Schools in Wareham, South West (2025)
10 schools · 2,402 students · 9 academy, 1 local authority · median Pupils on roll 165.
Wareham, in South West, has 10 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,402 students. By level there are 9 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 9 academy, 1 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Wareham's schools is 165, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
10 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Stoborough Church of England Primary School (61.8, top 50% of primary schools nationally), followed by Bovington Academy (59.8, top 50% of primary schools nationally), and Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School (47.6, lower 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are The Purbeck School (1,022 students), Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (342 students), Stoborough Church of England Primary School (195 students).
Ranked schools in Wareham
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 162Stoborough Church of England Primary SchoolWareham · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 195 students
- 260Bovington AcademyWareham · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 180 students
- 348Corfe Castle Church of England Primary SchoolWareham · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 87 students
- 441The Purbeck SchoolWareham · Academy Secondary41.9 Attainment 8 · 1,022 students
- 538Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolWareham · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 342 students
- 627Lulworth and Winfrith CofE Primary SchoolWareham · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 95 students
- 725St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolWareham · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 81 students
- 824Wool Church of England Primary SchoolWareham · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 116 students
- 920Bere Regis Primary and PreschoolWareham · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 119 students
- 1018Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolWareham · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 165 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stoborough Church of England Primary School Wareham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 61.8 Top 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 195 |
| 2 | Bovington Academy Wareham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 59.8 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 180 |
| 3 | Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School Wareham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 47.6 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87 |
| 4 | The Purbeck School Wareham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 41.4 Lower 50% | 41.9 Attainment 8 | 1,022 |
| 5 | Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Wareham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 38.0 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 342 |
| 6 | Lulworth and Winfrith CofE Primary School Wareham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 26.9 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 95 |
| 7 | St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Wareham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 24.5 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81 |
| 8 | Wool Church of England Primary School Wareham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 24.4 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 116 |
| 9 | Bere Regis Primary and Preschool Wareham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 19.9 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 119 |
| 10 | Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School Wareham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 17.7 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 165 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Wareham side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Wareham?
Stoborough Church of England Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Wareham with a Success Index (England) of 61.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Wareham?
Wareham has 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) educating 2,402 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Wareham?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Wareham is 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.