Which is the best primary school in Shaftesbury?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Motcombe CofE Primary School ranks first of 5 ranked primary schools in Shaftesbury, with 68% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Shaftesbury ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Shaftesbury?

5 primary schools in Shaftesbury published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Shaftesbury, ranked

The 5 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Motcombe CofE Primary School
Academy converter

14%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
2
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
Voluntary aided school

5%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
3
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
4
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
5
Ludwell Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

35%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Shaftesbury?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Motcombe CofE Primary School ranks first of 5 ranked primary schools in Shaftesbury, with 68% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Shaftesbury ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Shaftesbury?: 5 primary schools in Shaftesbury published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.