The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
URN: 113850 • Shaftesbury SP7 8HQ
Overview
- Name
- The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
- URN
- 113850
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Salisbury (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01747852620
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St James's Street, Shaftesbury SP7 8HQ
Summary
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, located in Shaftesbury, Dorset, is a mixed voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 191 pupils, against a capacity of 210. The school is committed to nurturing a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by its core values and Christian ethos, which emphasize care for individual children and their families. This approach is reflected in the positive feedback from both parents and Ofsted, highlighting the school's dedication to fostering a welcoming atmosphere.
The curriculum at The Abbey School encompasses a broad range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and Religious Education, alongside creative disciplines such as Art and Music. The school also offers wrap-around care through its Blue Birds programme, ensuring that families have access to extended support. Additionally, various extracurricular activities, including sports and clubs, contribute to the holistic development of students.
Community engagement is a vital aspect of school life, with events such as the Christmas Fayre and seasonal performances fostering connections among families and local residents. The Abbey School encourages parental involvement through its PTFA, further strengthening the school’s ties with the community.
The curriculum at The Abbey School encompasses a broad range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and Religious Education, alongside creative disciplines such as Art and Music. The school also offers wrap-around care through its Blue Birds programme, ensuring that families have access to extended support. Additionally, various extracurricular activities, including sports and clubs, contribute to the holistic development of students.
Community engagement is a vital aspect of school life, with events such as the Christmas Fayre and seasonal performances fostering connections among families and local residents. The Abbey School encourages parental involvement through its PTFA, further strengthening the school’s ties with the community.
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| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 191 | 100 | 91 | 210 | 14.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 199 | 107 | 92 | 210 | 9.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 195 | 101 | 94 | 210 | 11.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 195 | 101 | 94 | 210 | 11.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 200 | 106 | 94 | 210 | 12.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 197 | 97 | 100 | 210 | 12.70 |
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