The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury Catchment Area
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury is a voluntary aided primary school in Shaftesbury, Dorset , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 191 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
191
Pupils
210
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury Catchment Area Information
Admission to The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury 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 →The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury — School Information
- Full address
- St James's Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8HQ
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 14.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113850
Other Primary Schools in Shaftesbury
If The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Shaftesbury are the next closest alternatives.
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SP7 9AU
Motcombe CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SP7 9NT
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 — The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
Is The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury oversubscribed? ▾
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury? ▾
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury 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 The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury cover? ▾
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury 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 The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury? ▾
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.