St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
URN: 144951 • Shaftesbury SP7 0PF
Overview
- Name
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 144951
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 40.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Barge (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01747811500
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- West Street, Shaftesbury SP7 0PF
Summary
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, located in Shaftesbury, Dorset, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 81 pupils, against a capacity of 175. The school is part of the Sherborne Academy Schools Trust and prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community, inclusivity, and support for all learners. The ethos of the school is built around the principles of believing in oneself and others, thriving in a nurturing environment, and shining through learning opportunities.
The curriculum at St Andrew's is designed to be exciting and challenging, with a focus on the drivers of community, environment, and communication. The school aims to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, working to overcome barriers to learning and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed. Recent inspections have highlighted the school's commitment to providing a thriving educational experience.
St Andrew's is deeply embedded in the local community of Fontmell Magna, benefiting from strong local links and support. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visitors to experience its vibrant atmosphere and educational offerings.
The curriculum at St Andrew's is designed to be exciting and challenging, with a focus on the drivers of community, environment, and communication. The school aims to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, working to overcome barriers to learning and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed. Recent inspections have highlighted the school's commitment to providing a thriving educational experience.
St Andrew's is deeply embedded in the local community of Fontmell Magna, benefiting from strong local links and support. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visitors to experience its vibrant atmosphere and educational offerings.
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Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
- Capacity
- 175
- Pupils
- 81
- Boys
- 44
- Girls
- 37
- FSM %
- 23.50
- Open date
- 2017-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 81 | 44 | 37 | 175 | 23.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 81 | 43 | 38 | 175 | 22.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 83 | 51 | 32 | 175 | 18.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 83 | 51 | 32 | 175 | 18.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 82 | 43 | 39 | 175 | 15.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 84 | 49 | 35 | 175 | 13.10 |
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