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Schools · Alcester
Schools in the parish of Shaftesbury
3 schools in the parish of Shaftesbury, plus 3 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the parish of Shaftesbury, which includes Alcester. There are no separate figures for Alcester. What each figure covers
In the area
3
Nearby (5 km)
3
Pupils in area
1,316
Phases
2
PrimarySecondaryOtherCentre of Alcester
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Needs attentionEarly years: Needs attentionSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Needs attentionAttendance and behaviour: Needs attentionLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Jun 2026 · Read report | 333 | SP7 8PZ |
| The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury | Voluntary aided school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Dec 2022 · Read report | 201 | SP7 8HQ |
Secondary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury School | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Mar 2023 · Read report | 782 | SP7 8ER |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Regis Preparatory School Other | Other independent school | Not yet inspected | 305 | 2 km |
| Motcombe CofE Primary School Primary | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Jun 2023 · Read report | 146 | 2.7 km |
| Coombe House School Other | Other independent special school | Not yet inspected | 145 | 2.9 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).