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Schools · Higher Coombe
Schools in the parish of Donhead St. Mary
2 schools in the parish of Donhead St. Mary, plus 6 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the parish of Donhead St. Mary, which includes Higher Coombe. There are no separate figures for Higher Coombe. What each figure covers
In the area
2
Nearby (5 km)
6
Pupils in area
234
Phases
2
OtherPrimarySecondaryCentre of Higher Coombe
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Other
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe House School | Other independent special school | Not yet inspected | 145 | SP7 9LP |
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwell Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Graded inspection, Apr 2024 · Read report | 89 | SP7 9ND |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School Primary | 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 | 2 km |
| Shaftesbury School Secondary | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Mar 2023 · Read report | 782 | 2.2 km |
| The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury Primary | Voluntary aided school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Dec 2022 · Read report | 201 | 3 km |
| Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary | Voluntary aided school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, May 2023 · Read report | 126 | 4.1 km |
| Port Regis Preparatory School Other | Other independent school | Not yet inspected | 305 | 4.4 km |
| Motcombe CofE Primary School Primary | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Jun 2023 · Read report | 146 | 4.7 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).