Best Primary Schools in Shaftesbury
5 primary schools found
Key Facts
- There are 5 primary schools in Shaftesbury, accounting for 41.7% of the total 12 primary schools in the area, with a total of 1,089 pupils.
- Shaftesbury's primary schools have an Ofsted rating of 75.0% Good or Outstanding, with 3 schools rated Good and 1 school rated Requires Improvement out of 4 inspected.
- The primary schools in Shaftesbury have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.55, with 14.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 6.0% having English as an additional language.
- At KS2, 47.0% of pupils in Shaftesbury's primary schools meet the expected standard, with a persistent absence rate of 16.0% and spending per pupil of £7,126.
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
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 5 primary schools in Shaftesbury, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Shaftesbury | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 47% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,126 | £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.