Bovington Academy vs St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bovington Academy
Wareham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Wareham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
81 students
| Measure | Bovington Academy Wareham, South West | St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Wareham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #625 of 1,695 | #1469 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5871 of 15,697 | #13286 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 180 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 38.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wareham | Wareham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bovington-aspirations.org/ | www.smsjwool.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bovington Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 24.5).
- •Bovington Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 46%).
- •Bovington Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Bovington Academy is the larger school with 180 students compared with 81.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bovington Academy better than St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bovington Academy ranks higher (59.8 vs 24.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bovington Academy and St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Wareham and Wareham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bovington Academy: 180. St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bovington Academy and St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Bovington Academy is 625th of 1,695 and St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 1469th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).