Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School vs The Swanage School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
The Swanage School
Swanage · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
349 students
| Measure | Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School Wareham, South West | The Swanage School Swanage, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #918 of 1,695 | #337 of 402 |
| National rank | #8515 of 15,697 | #3344 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 87 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 31.9% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 20.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 37.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.07 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wareham | Swanage |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.corfecastle.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.theswanageschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.6 vs 22.8).
- •The Swanage School is the larger school with 349 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School better than The Swanage School?
On the Success Index (England), Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School ranks higher (47.6 vs 22.8 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 The Swanage 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. The Swanage School: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School and The Swanage School rank in South West?
Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School is 918th of 1,695 and The Swanage School is 337th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).