The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury — Primary School in Shaftesbury

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The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury, SP7 8HQ

191 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

14.10% FSM %

100 Boys

91 Girls

About The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury

Located in Shaftesbury (SP7 8HQ), The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Dorset.

It has 191 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Michael Salisbury.

Data for The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Dorset
Region	South West
Administrative District	Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency	North Dorset
Ward	Shaftesbury Town
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10073793
URN	113850
Data Last Updated	08-07-2025

Governors & Trustees (4)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Antony Streets	Chair of Governors	22/02/2023	05/12/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Margaret Derrett	Governor	20/10/2021	19/10/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Karen Ralph	Governor	08/10/2021	07/10/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Gwendoline Tindall-Shepherd	Governor	19/10/2021	18/10/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust