Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School vs Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.6 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
Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Swanage · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
89 students
| Measure | Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School Wareham, South West | Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School Swanage, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #918 of 1,695 | #1409 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8515 of 15,697 | #12770 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 87 | 89 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 89 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 49.4% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 42.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 11% |
| 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.stmarksswanage.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.6 vs 27.3).
- •Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 43%).
- •Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 11%).
- •Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 89 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 Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School ranks higher (47.6 vs 27.3 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 Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
About 5.6 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. Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School: 89. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School and Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School is 918th of 1,695 and Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School is 1409th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).