Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
Academy converterPrimaryAges 4–11MixedChurch of England
Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PZ
Headteacher · Mrs Kelly Fletcher
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Key facts
Pupils333Capacity 420
OfstedReport cardInspected 2 June 2026
TrustSherborne Area Schools' Trust
Free school meals24.3%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 2 June 2026.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Early yearsNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Dorset council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in DorsetNearby schools for the same ages
- The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury1.0 mi
- Motcombe CofE Primary School1.8 mi
- Ludwell Primary School2.3 mi
- Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.4 mi
- St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School3.5 mi