- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well above the England average.
13 first choices, 14 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 101
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.1
Schools in SP7
A postcode district in Dorset
- Postcode district
- 12 schools and nurseries
In short: SP7 is a postcode district in Dorset with 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 3 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries128 primary · 2 secondary · 3 nurseries
Top-rated
All SP7 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SP7
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in SP7
8 in SP7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
28 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1162%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 201
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Shaftesbury, SP7 9AU · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
24 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1145%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 126
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.4
Top Secondary Schools in SP7
2 in SP7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
95 first choices, 108 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.4%
- Pupils
- 782
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
Nurseries in SP7
3 in SP7, highest Ofsted grade first
Fontmell Magna Under Fives
Shaftesbury, SP7 0PF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Shaftesbury Children Centre Nursery
Shaftesbury, SP7 8PZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Flying Start Nurseries
Shaftesbury, SP7 8AE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SP7
1 in SP7, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
95 first choices, 108 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.4%
- Pupils
- 782
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
Special Schools in SP7
1 in SP7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Coombe House School
Shaftesbury, SP7 9LP · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 145
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in SP7
2 in SP7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Coombe House School
Shaftesbury, SP7 9LP · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 145
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Port Regis Preparatory School
Shaftesbury, SP7 9QA · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 13
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 305
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SP7, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good7
- Not graded yet3
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in SP7 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SP7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SP7 has 12 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SP7
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about SP7
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SP7?
SP7 has 12 schools, including 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 3 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SP7?
The highest-ranked schools in SP7 on Eduscope are St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury, Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in SP7?
There are 2 independent schools in SP7. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in SP7 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in SP7?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 12 schools in SP7 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.