St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs Wool Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 555 m 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
Wool Church of England Primary School
Wareham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
116 students
| Measure | St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Wareham, South West | Wool Church of England Primary School Wareham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1469 of 1,695 | #1470 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13286 of 15,697 | #13302 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 81 | 116 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 116 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 38.6% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.smsjwool.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.woolprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (24.5 vs 24.4).
- •Wool Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 116 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 Wool Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Wool Church of England Primary School?
About 555 m 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. Wool Church of England Primary School: 116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Wool Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 1469th of 1,695 and Wool Church of England Primary School is 1470th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).