Motcombe CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Motcombe CofE Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Shaftesbury, Dorset , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 162 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4–11
Age range
162
Pupils
210
Capacity
77%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Motcombe CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Motcombe CofE Primary School is managed by Dorset and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →Motcombe CofE Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Church Road, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, SP7 9NT
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 11.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141798
Other Primary Schools in Shaftesbury
If Motcombe CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Shaftesbury are the next closest alternatives.
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SP7 8HQ
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SP7 9AU
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SP7 8PZ
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · SP7 0PF
Ludwell Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · SP7 9ND
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Frequently Asked Questions — Motcombe CofE Primary School
Is Motcombe CofE Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Motcombe CofE Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 162 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.
What is the admissions policy for Motcombe CofE Primary School? ▾
Motcombe CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Dorset before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Motcombe CofE Primary School cover? ▾
Motcombe CofE Primary School is a primary school in Shaftesbury, Dorset, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Motcombe CofE Primary School? ▾
Motcombe CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.