What is School Atlas's summary of Ofsted's 6 judgements for Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?

Ofsted gave no overall grade at its inspection in June 2026. School Atlas summarises the 6 judgements Ofsted made as Needs attention. This is our summary, not Ofsted's own grade.

How many pupils attend Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?

Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School has 333 pupils on roll.

What are Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 44% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School take?

Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School located?

Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School is located in Shaftesbury, SP7 8PZ, Dorset.

How do I apply to Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?

Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?

On offer day for 2016-17 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School was 0.755 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?

When Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after or previously looked after children, i.e., a “Child in Care” means any child who is in the care of a local… — Looked after or previously looked after children, i.e., a “Child in Care” means any child who is in the care of a local authority in accordance with Section 22 (1) of the Children Act 1989. A child who was “previously a Child in Care” means a child who after being Looked After became subject to an Adoption Order under Section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002, a Residence Order under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 or Special Guardianship Order under Section 14A of the Children Act 1989. This category also includes Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children (IAPLAC). These are also children outside of England, who were deemed to have been in the care of the State (or by the 3rd sector where no state provision is available) prior to their adoption; 2. Where a Child Protection Order or Child in Need document identifies that there is a need for the child to be educated in… — Where a Child Protection Order or Child in Need document identifies that there is a need for the child to be educated in a school closest to home or in an identified particular school/setting for their own safety; 3. Children who have a physical or medical disability where the identified school would be the only school providing specia… — Children who have a physical or medical disability where the identified school would be the only school providing specially adapted facilities to support the needs of the child or, in the case of the condition resulting in prolonged or recurring absence each year, would be best supported attending a particular school. This must be fully evidenced and supported by a community paediatrician or consultant, and 7 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If oversubscribed within any of the priority order categories above, places will be allocated on the basis of the shortest straight-line measurement using a geographical information-based system which identifies an Easting and Northing for the home address and the school building and calculates the distance between the two locations. Note - school transport is based on walking and driven distances.

What is the largest ethnic background at Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.9% of pupils at Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School: Catchment 2026

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2016-17 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after or previously looked after children, i.e., a “Child in Care” means any child who is in the care of a local… — Looked after or previously looked after children, i.e., a “Child in Care” means any child who is in the care of a local authority in accordance with Section 22 (1) of the Children Act 1989. A child who was “previously a Child in Care” means a child who after being Looked After became subject to an Adoption Order under Section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002, a Residence Order under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 or Special Guardianship Order under Section 14A of the Children Act 1989. This category also includes Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children (IAPLAC). These are also children outside of England, who were deemed to have been in the care of the State (or by the 3rd sector where no state provision is available) prior to their adoption.
2Where a Child Protection Order or Child in Need document identifies that there is a need for the child to be educated in… — Where a Child Protection Order or Child in Need document identifies that there is a need for the child to be educated in a school closest to home or in an identified particular school/setting for their own safety.
3Children who have a physical or medical disability where the identified school would be the only school providing specia… — Children who have a physical or medical disability where the identified school would be the only school providing specially adapted facilities to support the needs of the child or, in the case of the condition resulting in prolonged or recurring absence each year, would be best supported attending a particular school. This must be fully evidenced and supported by a community paediatrician or consultant.
4Children living within the school’s catchment area who will have a sibling**(s) attending the school at the time of admi… — Children living within the school’s catchment area who will have a sibling**(s) attending the school at the time of admission.
5Children of staff with at least two years continuous service with SAST, or who have been recruited to a vacancy to meet… — Children of staff with at least two years continuous service with SAST, or who have been recruited to a vacancy to meet a demonstrable skills shortage as at the date of application (in year) or relevant closing date under the LA co- ordinated scheme (normal year of entry) and who still intend to be employed with SAST at the time of the child's admission.
6Children living within the school’s catchment area — Children living within the school’s catchment area.
7Children living outside the school’s catchment area who will have a sibling**(s) attending the school at the time of adm… — Children living outside the school’s catchment area who will have a sibling**(s) attending the school at the time of admission.
8Children living outside the school’s catchment area and who were attending one of the preferred school’s recognised feed… — Children living outside the school’s catchment area and who were attending one of the preferred school’s recognised feeder schools during the previous year (secondary schools only).
9Children living outside the school’s catchment area who meet the faith criterion*** where the child is a regular practis… — Children living outside the school’s catchment area who meet the faith criterion*** where the child is a regular practising Christian at a Recognised Church or Religious Group prior to application.
10All other children living outside the school’s catchment area — All other children living outside the school’s catchment area.

If two applications tie: If oversubscribed within any of the priority order categories above, places will be allocated on the basis of the shortest straight-line measurement using a geographical information-based system which identifies an Easting and Northing for the home address and the school building and calculates the distance between the two locations. Note - school transport is based on walking and driven distances.

Sherborne Area Schools' Trust is the admission authority for this school and determines one policy covering every school in the trust across Dorset and Somerset; Dorset Council coordinates applications. The trust notes that its primary schools are not always the feeder or catchment schools of The Gryphon School, King Arthur's or Sturminster Newton High.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School: key facts

What is School Atlas's summary of Ofsted's 6 judgements for Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?: Ofsted gave no overall grade at its inspection in June 2026. School Atlas summarises the 6 judgements Ofsted made as Needs attention. This is our summary, not Ofsted's own grade.
How many pupils attend Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?: Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School has 333 pupils on roll.
What are Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 44% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School take?: Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School located?: Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School is located in Shaftesbury, SP7 8PZ, Dorset.
How do I apply to Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?: Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?: On offer day for 2016-17 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School was 0.755 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?: When Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after or previously looked after children, i.e., a “Child in Care” means any child who is in the care of a local… — Looked after or previously looked after children, i.e., a “Child in Care” means any child who is in the care of a local authority in accordance with Section 22 (1) of the Children Act 1989. A child who was “previously a Child in Care” means a child who after being Looked After became subject to an Adoption Order under Section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002, a Residence Order under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 or Special Guardianship Order under Section 14A of the Children Act 1989. This category also includes Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children (IAPLAC). These are also children outside of England, who were deemed to have been in the care of the State (or by the 3rd sector where no state provision is available) prior to their adoption; 2. Where a Child Protection Order or Child in Need document identifies that there is a need for the child to be educated in… — Where a Child Protection Order or Child in Need document identifies that there is a need for the child to be educated in a school closest to home or in an identified particular school/setting for their own safety; 3. Children who have a physical or medical disability where the identified school would be the only school providing specia… — Children who have a physical or medical disability where the identified school would be the only school providing specially adapted facilities to support the needs of the child or, in the case of the condition resulting in prolonged or recurring absence each year, would be best supported attending a particular school. This must be fully evidenced and supported by a community paediatrician or consultant, and 7 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If oversubscribed within any of the priority order categories above, places will be allocated on the basis of the shortest straight-line measurement using a geographical information-based system which identifies an Easting and Northing for the home address and the school building and calculates the distance between the two locations. Note - school transport is based on walking and driven distances.
What is the largest ethnic background at Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.9% of pupils at Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after or previously looked after children, i.e., a “Child in Care” means any child who is in the care of a local… — Looked after or previously looked after children, i.e., a “Child in Care” means any child who is in the care of a local authority in accordance with Section 22 (1) of the Children Act 1989. A child who was “previously a Child in Care” means a child who after being Looked After became subject to an Adoption Order under Section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002, a Residence Order under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 or Special Guardianship Order under Section 14A of the Children Act 1989. This category also includes Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children (IAPLAC). These are also children outside of England, who were deemed to have been in the care of the State (or by the 3rd sector where no state provision is available) prior to their adoption.
2Where a Child Protection Order or Child in Need document identifies that there is a need for the child to be educated in… — Where a Child Protection Order or Child in Need document identifies that there is a need for the child to be educated in a school closest to home or in an identified particular school/setting for their own safety.
3Children who have a physical or medical disability where the identified school would be the only school providing specia… — Children who have a physical or medical disability where the identified school would be the only school providing specially adapted facilities to support the needs of the child or, in the case of the condition resulting in prolonged or recurring absence each year, would be best supported attending a particular school. This must be fully evidenced and supported by a community paediatrician or consultant.
4Children living within the school’s catchment area who will have a sibling**(s) attending the school at the time of admi… — Children living within the school’s catchment area who will have a sibling**(s) attending the school at the time of admission.
5Children of staff with at least two years continuous service with SAST, or who have been recruited to a vacancy to meet… — Children of staff with at least two years continuous service with SAST, or who have been recruited to a vacancy to meet a demonstrable skills shortage as at the date of application (in year) or relevant closing date under the LA co- ordinated scheme (normal year of entry) and who still intend to be employed with SAST at the time of the child's admission.
6Children living within the school’s catchment area — Children living within the school’s catchment area.
7Children living outside the school’s catchment area who will have a sibling**(s) attending the school at the time of adm… — Children living outside the school’s catchment area who will have a sibling**(s) attending the school at the time of admission.
8Children living outside the school’s catchment area and who were attending one of the preferred school’s recognised feed… — Children living outside the school’s catchment area and who were attending one of the preferred school’s recognised feeder schools during the previous year (secondary schools only).
9Children living outside the school’s catchment area who meet the faith criterion*** where the child is a regular practis… — Children living outside the school’s catchment area who meet the faith criterion*** where the child is a regular practising Christian at a Recognised Church or Religious Group prior to application.
10All other children living outside the school’s catchment area — All other children living outside the school’s catchment area.

Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School: key facts

What is School Atlas's summary of Ofsted's 6 judgements for Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?: Ofsted gave no overall grade at its inspection in June 2026. School Atlas summarises the 6 judgements Ofsted made as Needs attention. This is our summary, not Ofsted's own grade.
How many pupils attend Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?: Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School has 333 pupils on roll.
What are Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 44% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School take?: Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School located?: Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School is located in Shaftesbury, SP7 8PZ, Dorset.
How do I apply to Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?: Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?: On offer day for 2016-17 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School was 0.755 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?: When Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after or previously looked after children, i.e., a “Child in Care” means any child who is in the care of a local… — Looked after or previously looked after children, i.e., a “Child in Care” means any child who is in the care of a local authority in accordance with Section 22 (1) of the Children Act 1989. A child who was “previously a Child in Care” means a child who after being Looked After became subject to an Adoption Order under Section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002, a Residence Order under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 or Special Guardianship Order under Section 14A of the Children Act 1989. This category also includes Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children (IAPLAC). These are also children outside of England, who were deemed to have been in the care of the State (or by the 3rd sector where no state provision is available) prior to their adoption; 2. Where a Child Protection Order or Child in Need document identifies that there is a need for the child to be educated in… — Where a Child Protection Order or Child in Need document identifies that there is a need for the child to be educated in a school closest to home or in an identified particular school/setting for their own safety; 3. Children who have a physical or medical disability where the identified school would be the only school providing specia… — Children who have a physical or medical disability where the identified school would be the only school providing specially adapted facilities to support the needs of the child or, in the case of the condition resulting in prolonged or recurring absence each year, would be best supported attending a particular school. This must be fully evidenced and supported by a community paediatrician or consultant, and 7 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If oversubscribed within any of the priority order categories above, places will be allocated on the basis of the shortest straight-line measurement using a geographical information-based system which identifies an Easting and Northing for the home address and the school building and calculates the distance between the two locations. Note - school transport is based on walking and driven distances.
What is the largest ethnic background at Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.9% of pupils at Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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