The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 81
- Capacity
- 46%
- FSM
- 23.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Barge
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0PF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School currently has 81 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Andrew's Church of England Primary School take?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is in Shaftesbury, SP7 0PF, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Andrew's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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