Motcombe CofE Primary School, Shaftesbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
16.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 61% to 86%. Maths has improved from 65% to 75%. Writing has improved from 42% to 75%.
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
146 pupils
210 capacity
64 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Shaftesbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Shaftesbury
Admissions Demand - Dorset
Places available
3,776
Applications
2,808
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Dorset (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.88076%
Overall absence
8.28025%
Persistent absence
157
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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