Motcombe CofE Primary School
Academy converter in Shaftesbury, Dorset.
School details
| Phase | Primary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 4 to 11 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 146 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 210 |
| Free school meals | 16.40% |
| Trust or sponsor | SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Address | Church Road, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9NT |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.motcombeprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01747852018 |
| URN | 141798 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 27 June 2023, published 14 September 2023:
| Overall effectiveness | Good |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
Nearby schools
- Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School (primary school, about 2.8 km)
- St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School (primary school, about 2.9 km)
- The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury (primary school, about 2.9 km)
- Gillingham Primary School (primary school, about 4.1 km)
- Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (primary school, about 4.7 km)
- Wyke Primary School (primary school, about 5.0 km)
- Stower Provost Community School (primary school, about 5.5 km)
- Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School (primary school, about 5.8 km)
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