The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | St James's Street St James St Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8HQ |
| Phone | 01747852620 |
| Reference Number | 113850 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 199 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.77%
Girls: 46.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 2 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 4 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| 5 | 15 | 9 | 24 |
| 6 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.9% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-01-27 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-06 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-03-21 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-07-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-05-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-06-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 3.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PZ |
0.98 miles |
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Port Regis Preparatory School
Motcombe Park, Shaftesbury, SP7 9QA |
1.37 miles |
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Motcombe CofE Primary School
Church Road, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9NT |
1.79 miles |
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Ludwell Primary School
Coronation Drive, Ludwell, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9ND |
2.92 miles |
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St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Pheasant Way, Gillingham, SP8 4GG |
3.15 miles |
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Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Semley, Semley School, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9AU |
3.33 miles |
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Stower Provost Community School
Woodville Stour Provost, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5LX |
3.36 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0PF |
3.55 miles |
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Gillingham Primary School
School Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QR |
3.98 miles |
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Wyke Primary School
Deane Avenue, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4SH |
4.45 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull
Old Mill Lane, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1JX |
4.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Shaftesbury School
Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8ER |
0.59 miles |
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Coombe House School
Coombe House School, Donhead St Mary, Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, Wiltshire, SP7 9LP |
1.64 miles |
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Gillingham School
Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QP |
3.81 miles |
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Clayesmore School
Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, DT11 8LL |
4.87 miles |