Schools and Education in West Melbury
There are 14 schools within 5 miles of West Melbury town centre, including 8 primary and 2 secondary schools. Of those inspected by Ofsted, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding.
Total Schools
14
Primary
8
Secondary
2
Good / Outstanding
100%
Ofsted Ratings Overview
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
St. James's Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8HQ
Inspected: 27 January 2023
Shaftesbury School
Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8ER
Inspected: 11 May 2023
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PZ
Inspected: 06 May 2022
Coombe House School
Salisbury Road, Donhead St Mary, Shaftesbury, SP7 9LP
Inspected: 08 September 2025
Ludwell Primary School
A30, Ludwell, Shaftesbury, SP7 9ND
Inspected: 11 June 2024
Motcombe CofE Primary School
N/A, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, SP7 9NT
Inspected: 15 September 2023
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
N/A, Shaftesbury, SP7 9AU
Inspected: 20 June 2023
Gillingham School
Hardings Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4QP
Inspected: 05 July 2023
North Dorset Children's Centre - Shaftesbury Base
Wincombe Lane, Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PZ
Inspected: 21 April 2011
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, SP7 0PF
Port Regis Preparatory School
Shaftesbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 9QA
Clayesmore School
Blandford Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 8LL
Stower Provost Community School
Stour Lane, Gillingham, SP8 5LX
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Pheasant Way, Gillingham, SP8 4GG



