The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury is a primary school (Voluntary aided school), ages 4–11, in Shaftesbury, SP7, in the Dorset council area. It has 201 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (7 December 2022): School remains Good.
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Ofsted
School remains Good — inspected 7 December 2022.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (5 July 2012) |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 62 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 5 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 21 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 201 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 16.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 19.9% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.66% | 2024/25 |
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