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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage

Northbrook Road, Swanage, BH19 1QE

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

180

Ages

4-11

FSM

19.4%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Jun 2022

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

90.0%

Writing

77.0%

Maths

87.0%

RWM Combined

65.0%

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About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage is a primary school in Swanage, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 65% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 180 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Northbrook Road, Swanage, BH19 1QE | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

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

Jun 2022 — Good
Oct 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage

What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage's Ofsted rating?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage's latest exam results?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage: KS2 2024/25: 65% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage located?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage is a primary school in Swanage, Dorset (BH19 1QE).

How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage has around 180 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage with other schools?

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