Ethos & values
Our school is a Church of England School and the Christian ethos of care and respect for ourselves, other people, and our world underpins all our work.
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School Compass
Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School
Wareham · Dorset · BH20 5EE. primary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 2 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
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
- 57%
- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 12/12/2023. 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 Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 12/12/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School's Key Stage 2 results?
Published DfE figures show 57% 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 Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School?
Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School is in Wareham (BH20 5EE), Dorset. URN 142145.
How do I compare Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School with nearby schools?
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Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Good School inspection · 07 November 2023). Open the full PDF for context.
Pupils love coming to this warm and welcoming school. The values of courage, community, perseverance and belief embody the work of the school. Staff have high expectations of all pupils. Pupils rise to these expectations. Pupils benefit from an enriching experience at Corfe Castle Primary School. The school sits at the…
From the school's website
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Official links
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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
- Lulworth and Winfrith CofE Primary School
- Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- Stoborough Church of England Primary School
- The Purbeck School
- Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School
Citation
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Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School
URN: 142145
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Wareham
Postcode: BH20 5EE
Ofsted overall: Good (12/12/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/142145/
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