Motcombe CofE Primary School is a academy converter serving families in Shaftesbury and the wider Dorset area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 4 to 11. It currently has 162 pupils on roll with space for 210, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 27 June 2023, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.