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St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Folly Lane, Wool, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6DS, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.7 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
116
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
55%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a small student body of 116, the school has demonstrated a strong performance in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 87% nationally. However, it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report, and there are challenges reflected in the low percentage of pupils reaching higher standards. Parents may appreciate the school's supportive environment, but should consider the need for further development in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 21 February 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.2%
Asian Other6.9%
White Other2.6%
Other2.6%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Location
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50.67997, -2.22566 · BH20 6DS
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN140770
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.smsjwool.dorset.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 February 2024.
Is St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores 4.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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