Schools in Shaftesbury
9 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (6)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwell Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Motcombe CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe House School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–19 | — |
| Port Regis Preparatory School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–13 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.