Best Faith Schools in Shaftesbury
6 faith schools found
Key Facts
- In Shaftesbury, 6 faith schools account for 50.0% of the total 12 schools, indicating a significant presence of faith-based education in the area, with 1,953 pupils enrolled across these schools.
- The faith schools in Shaftesbury have a lower proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 20.6%, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and a higher spending per pupil at £7,737.
- The Ofsted ratings for faith schools in Shaftesbury show 80.0% Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 0 Outstanding, 4 Good, 1 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate out of 5 inspected schools, reflecting a mixed performance.
- Faith schools in Shaftesbury have a Progress 8 score of -0.50 and an Attainment 8 score of 42.10, with 34.3% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, and a persistent absence rate of 25.9%.
Port Regis Preparatory School
Shaftesbury, SP7 9QA
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils317
P/T Ratio–
SA
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Shaftesbury, SP7 0PF
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence5.3%
Pupils81
P/T Ratio16.0
SS
Shaftesbury School
Ofsted
Good
Shaftesbury, SP7 8ER
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.50
Attainment 842.1
Eng+Maths55%
Pupils864
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
Ofsted
Good
Shaftesbury, SP7 8HQ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence5.6%
Pupils191
P/T Ratio20.4
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 12 faith schools in Shaftesbury, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Shaftesbury | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 47% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.50 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 26% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,737 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.