The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Address | St James's Street, St James St, SP7 8HQ |
| School Website | www.abbeyschool.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1747852620 |
| URN | 113850 |
School Census
| Total | 192 |
| Girls/Boys | 91/101 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.4%/52.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 19 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/07/2012 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/07/2012 | Good |
| 13/05/2009 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/07/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/05/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 1.3 |
| Writing Progress | 0.6 |
| Maths Progress | 3.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 4.6 |
| Writing Progress | 1.3 |
| Maths Progress | 2.9 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 2.1 |
| Writing Progress | -2.4 |
| Maths Progress | 2.9 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 63 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 70 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 68 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 85 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 68 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 60 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 87 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 70 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 74 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 64 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 39% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 97% |
| no | 3% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
Nearby Schools
Shaftesbury School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Salisbury Road, , SP7 8ER