The short version
Average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 180
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 19.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Head
- Mr Alan Frame (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Northbrook Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1QE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage currently has 180 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage is in Swanage, BH19 1QE, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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