St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs The Purbeck School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 7.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Wareham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
81 students
The Purbeck School
Wareham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,022 students
| Measure | St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Wareham, South West | The Purbeck School Wareham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1469 of 1,695 | #243 of 402 |
| National rank | #13286 of 15,697 | #2386 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 81 | 1,022 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 1,022 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 38.6% | 86.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.0 |
| town | Wareham | Wareham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.smsjwool.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.purbeck.wessex.ac |
The verdict
- •The Purbeck School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.4 vs 24.5).
- •The Purbeck School is the larger school with 1,022 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 St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School better than The Purbeck School?
On the Success Index (England), The Purbeck School ranks higher (41.4 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 St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The Purbeck School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Wareham and Wareham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 81. The Purbeck School: 1,022. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The Purbeck School rank in South West?
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 1469th of 1,695 and The Purbeck School is 243rd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).