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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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