Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 126 pupils on roll.

What ages does Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?

Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School located?

Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is located in Shaftesbury, SP7 9AU, Wiltshire.

How do I apply to Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was 3.611 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 Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 95.2% of pupils at Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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