School Compass
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
Shaftesbury · Dorset · SP7 8PZ. primary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 4 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Dorset index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
- 44%
- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 05/05/2022. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
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What is Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 05/05/2022). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School's Key Stage 2 results?
Published DfE figures show 44% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.
Where is Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School is in Shaftesbury (SP7 8PZ), Dorset. URN 141810.
How do I compare Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School with nearby schools?
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Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (Ofsted inspection report). Open the full PDF for context.
s that are significantly below national averages in mathematics and writing, including for disadvantaged pupils. Pupils have gaps in their knowledge and skills as a result of previous curriculums and teaching. Nonetheless, leaders' sustained work is making a palpable difference. As a result, more pupils gain the…
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Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
URN: 141810
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Shaftesbury
Postcode: SP7 8PZ
Ofsted overall: Good (05/05/2022)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/141810/
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