What did Ofsted judge The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2012 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in December 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury?

The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury has 201 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury take?

The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury located?

The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury is located in Shaftesbury, SP7 8HQ, Dorset.

How do I apply to The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury?

The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury 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 The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury have a religious character?

Yes — The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury 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 The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury?

On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury was 1.175 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.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.6% of pupils at The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury

How close did you need to live?

1.175miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2025-26 (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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