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Wool Church of England Primary School

Dorset, BH20 6BTPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
36%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
#12,878
of 13,686 nationally

About Wool Church of England Primary School

Wool Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in Dorset, currently teaching 92 pupils against a capacity of 141, so there is room for growth. The school serves a community with a higher-than-average level of disadvantage: 21.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 23% and a Dorset average that tends to sit slightly lower. Despite the spare capacity, the school is clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 intake, there were 28 applications for just 14 places, with all 14 first-preference families receiving an offer. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2:1, a strong signal that local parents are keen to get their children in. The school is mixed, Church of England, and takes children from age 2 through to 11, with nursery provision on site.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHigh Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6BT
HeadteacherEleanor Griffiths
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils92
Free School Meals (FSM)21.7%
School Capacity92 / 141 (65% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosMusic RoomsGymnasiumSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

AthleticsCricketDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChoirChessDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Wool Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.