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St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Folly Lane, Wool, Wareham, BH20 6DS

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

116

Ages

4-11

FSM

10.3%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Feb 2024

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

58.0%

Writing

69.0%

Maths

58.0%

RWM Combined

46.0%

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About St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Wareham, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 46% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 116 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Folly Lane, Wareham, BH20 6DS | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
Feb 2024 — Requires improvement
Jan 2020 — Requires improvement
Oct 2011 — Outstanding (predecessor: St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

What is St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 46% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School located?

St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Wareham, Dorset (BH20 6DS).

How many pupils attend St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?

St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has around 116 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School with other schools?

View St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Dorset.