Schools and Education in Shalford

There are 15 schools within 5 miles of Shalford town centre, including 8 primary and 3 secondary schools. Of those inspected by Ofsted, 86% are rated Good or Outstanding. Marchant Holliday School holds an Outstanding rating. Parents should note that 1 school has a rating below Good — it's worth reviewing the latest inspection reports.

Total Schools
15
Primary
8
Secondary
3
Good / Outstanding
86%

Ofsted Ratings Overview

1
5
1
Outstanding (1) Good (5) Requires Improvement (1) Not yet inspected (8)
Marchant Holliday School 3.2 miles B3145, Templecombe, BA8 0AH Inspected: 20 January 2025
The Balsam Children's Centre 1.3 miles Balsam Park, Wincanton, BA9 9HB Inspected: 12 November 2012 Wincanton Primary School Primary 1.4 miles Station Road, Wincanton, BA9 9EL Inspected: 21 May 2025 Sexey's School Secondary 3.3 miles Cole Road, Bruton, BA10 0DF Inspected: 07 March 2023 Bruton Primary School Primary 3.4 miles Higher Backway, Bruton, BA10 0DP Inspected: 19 May 2022 Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy Primary 4.2 miles Chapel Lane, Zeals, Warminster, BA12 6NL Inspected: 31 January 2022
Ansford Academy Secondary 4.7 miles Maggs Lane, Castle Cary, BA7 7JJ Inspected: 11 December 2023
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary Primary 1.2 miles South Street, Wincanton, BA9 9DH King Arthur's School Secondary 1.4 miles West Hill, Wincanton, BA9 9BX King's Bruton 3.2 miles Plox, Bruton, BA10 0ED St George's Church of England School, Bourton Primary 3.3 miles N/A, Bourton, Gillingham, SP8 5BN Horsington Church School Primary 4 miles Lower Road, Templecombe, BA8 0BW Inspected: 25 November 2024 Castle Cary Building 4.7 miles Maggs Lane, Maggs Lane,, Castle Cary, BA7 7JJ Castle Cary Community Primary School Primary 4.7 miles Park Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7EH Abbas and Templecombe Church School Primary 4.9 miles School Lane, Templecombe, BA8 0HP