School Compass
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Wareham · Dorset · BH20 6DS. primary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 4 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Dorset index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Requires improvement
- KS2 RWM expected
- 46%
- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
- —
Ofsted publication date: 24/04/2024. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
What is St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has an overall Ofsted grade of Requires improvement (published 24/04/2024). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's Key Stage 2 results?
Published DfE figures show 46% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.
Where is St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is in Wareham (BH20 6DS), Dorset. URN 140770.
How do I compare St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (Monitoring visit Monitoring visit · 13 March 2025). Open the full PDF for context.
Ofsted Piccadilly Gate Store Street Manchester M1 2WD T 0300 123 1231 www.gov.uk/ofsted
Official links
Source pages for tables and establishment details.
Other schools in Wareham
10 schools on the Wareham town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
- Bere Regis Primary and Preschool
- Bovington Academy
- Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School
- Lulworth and Winfrith CofE Primary School
- Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- Stoborough Church of England Primary School
- The Purbeck School
- Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School
Citation
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St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
URN: 140770
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Wareham
Postcode: BH20 6DS
Ofsted overall: Requires improvement (24/04/2024)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/140770/
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