Motcombe CofE VA Primary School
URN: 113808 • Shaftesbury SP7 9NT
Overview
- Name
- Motcombe CofE VA Primary School
- URN
- 113808
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rhiannon Tidby (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Church Road, Shaftesbury SP7 9NT
Summary
Motcombe CofE VA Primary School is a mixed voluntary aided primary school located in Shaftesbury, Dorset. With a capacity of 112 pupils, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive and stimulating learning environment, guided by its motto: "Faith and Friendship, Learning and Laughter." The school is housed in a blend of a historic Victorian building and modern facilities, providing access to well-resourced classrooms and extensive outdoor areas for various activities.
The curriculum at Motcombe is designed to be creative and engaging, focusing on the holistic development of each child. The dedicated staff aim to deliver high educational standards while nurturing individual talents. In addition to the core curriculum, the school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music tuition, and collaborative events with local schools, enhancing the overall educational experience.
Community and Christian values play a significant role in school life, with strong links to the local church and community. This ethos helps to instill important values in students, preparing them for their future lives. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school to support their children's learning journey.
The curriculum at Motcombe is designed to be creative and engaging, focusing on the holistic development of each child. The dedicated staff aim to deliver high educational standards while nurturing individual talents. In addition to the core curriculum, the school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music tuition, and collaborative events with local schools, enhancing the overall educational experience.
Community and Christian values play a significant role in school life, with strong links to the local church and community. This ethos helps to instill important values in students, preparing them for their future lives. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school to support their children's learning journey.
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Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 112
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2015-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 112 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 112 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 112 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 112 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 112 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 112 |
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