Motcombe CofE Primary School is a primary school in Shaftesbury, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Motcombe CofE Primary School currently has around 162 pupils on roll, which is about 77% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58% boys and 42% girls. Around 11.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Church Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 9NT |
| Website: | http://www.motcombeprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01747852018 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Dorset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Matthew Barge |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 141798 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 162 |
| Number of Boys: | 94 |
| Number of Girls: | 68 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.40% | 148 |
| Unclassified | 6.20% | 10 |
| Other White | 2.50% | 4 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motcombe CofE Primary School Church Road , Motcombe SP7 9NT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Motcombe CofE VA Primary School Church Road , Motcombe SP7 9NT | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School Wincombe Lane , SP7 8PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School Wincombe Lane , SP7 8PZ | - not rated | 3,088 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary the Virgin CofE VA Primary School Pheasant Way , Shaftesbury Road SP8 4LP | - not rated | 3,116 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Alfred's Church of England Middle School Wincombe Lane , SP7 8PZ | - not rated | 3,088 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Regis Preparatory School Motcombe Park , SP7 9QA | - not rated | 734 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Motcombe Grange School The Street , Motcombe SP7 9HJ | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.