Wool Church of England Primary School
Wareham, BH20 6BT · Dorset · primary school
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59th of 79 primary schools in Dorset we can score, 119 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,277 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wool Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 116 pupils against a stated capacity of 141. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With the 2023 inspection now over a year old, how has the school addressed any areas for improvement since then? How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Wool Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where “pupils enjoy coming” and “relationships matter,” supported by adults who “know the pupils well and care for them.” Inspectors found the overall effectiveness to be Good, noting a “calm and purposeful” atmosphere where pupils feel safe and are proud of their roles in the school community.
Strengths
- The curriculum “builds their knowledge well over time,” with particular success in reading and mathematics.
- “Reading is prioritised across the school,” with effective phonics teaching ensuring pupils gain “confidence and fluency.”
- A “well-structured mathematics curriculum” helps pupils build understanding and talk “confidently about numbers.”
- The school supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “effectively,” with staff well trained to adapt learning.
- Pupils show “positive attitudes to their learning” and understand how they should be treated both physically and online.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, learning “does not always focus precisely enough on what pupils need to learn,” causing confusion.
- The trust should ensure learning supports pupils to learn the “intended curriculum more precisely” to help them build knowledge effectively.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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