Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 6.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School
Wareham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
87 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage
Swanage · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
175 students
| Measure | Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School Wareham, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage Swanage, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #918 of 1,695 | #1079 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8515 of 15,697 | #9930 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 87 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | Swanage |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.corfecastle.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.stmarysswanage.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.6 vs 41.0).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 57%).
- •Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage is the larger school with 175 students compared with 87.
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 Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage?
On the Success Index (England), Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School ranks higher (47.6 vs 41.0 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 Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Wareham and Swanage in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School: 87. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage rank in South West?
Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School is 918th of 1,695 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage is 1079th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).