Schools in Shaftesbury
16 schools · 12 reviews
16
Schools
12
Reviews
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Ludwell Primary School
Primary
Coronation Close, Ludwell, SP7 9ND
2
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
Primary
Wincombe Lane Shaftesbury Dorset
3
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary
Semley, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9AU
4
Motcombe CofE Primary School
Primary
Church Road, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset
5
Bluebirds
Nursery
The Abbey C Of E Voluntary Aided Primary School, St. James Street
6
Coombe House School
Special Needs
Coombe House School, Donhead St Mary, Salisbury Road
7
Flying Start Nurseries
Nursery
35 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AE
8
Fontmell Magna Under Fives
Nursery
Blandfords Farm, West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, SP7 0PF
9
Little Acorns Pre-school
Nursery
Little Acorns Pre-School, Father's House Shaftesbury, Christy's Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PH
10
Port Regis Preparatory School
Primary
Motcombe Park
11
Premier Education - Shaftesbury Primary
Nursery
Shaftesbury C Of E Primary School, Wincombe Lane
12
Shaftesbury Children Centre Nursery
Nursery
Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PZ
13
Shaftesbury School
Secondary
Salisbury Road
14
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Primary
West Street, Fontmell Magna
15
Stagecoach Shaftesbury
Nursery
The Trinity Centre, 6 Bimport
16
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
Primary
St James's Street, St James St
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About Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury is a charming market town in Dorset, England, offering a high quality of life for families. The town boasts a strong education system, with a range of schools, including primary, secondary, and independent schools. Shaftesbury has a rich cultural scene, with various events and festivals throughout the year, and is considered a very safe place to live.
Known for
Gold Hill, Shaftesbury Abbey, Rural scenery
Climate
Temperate maritime with cool winters and mild summers
Cost of Living
Moderate to high
Family Friendly
Excellent parks, safe environment, and good schools
Education in Shaftesbury
- Shaftesbury has a range of schools, including Shaftesbury School, a co-educational secondary school
- The town is also close to several independent schools, such as Port Regis and Clayesmore School
- The local education authority, Dorset Council, is responsible for education in the area
Did you know? Shaftesbury is famous for its picturesque Gold Hill, which was featured in a 1970s Hovis bread advertisement
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