Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School
East Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5EEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Wareham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. It ranks 23rd of 88 primary schools in Dorset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 November 2023, report published 12 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 November 2023
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 heart of the local community. Pupils animatedly discuss the many opportunities provided to them beyond the academic. For example, the school held a traditional sports day in the grounds of Corfe Castle. Pupils participated in events such as a hill scramble, archery and a tug of war. The school provides a warm space on a Sunday to serve soup to members of the local community. Because of this, pupils develop an understanding of citizenship. Pupils remember those who fought in the Second World War by laying crosses at the local church. Trips are thoughtfully linked to the school's curriculum. For example, pupils visited Swanage Pier to learn about animal adaptation. The school has worked tirelessly to engage with parents and carers since the previous inspection. The community speaks highly of the many changes that have taken place. Consequently, parents have confidence in the school, and pupils enjoy attending.
What the school should improve
- At times, inaccurate pencil control and letter formation go unaddressed. This means that some pupils do not produce fluent handwriting with correct letter formation in line with the school's approach to the teaching of handwriting. The trust must ensure that expectations of writing are well understood by staff and must enable pupils to have regular opportunities to practise writing.
- In some wider curriculum subjects, approaches to assessment are still being developed. In these subjects, the school does not have oversight of how well pupils are learning the curriculum. The trust should ensure that assessment across all subjects is effective in identifying how well pupils are building their knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
14 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
87 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Stoborough Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Robert Stoner
- Phone
- 01929480428
- Address
- East Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5EE
- Local authority
- Dorset
- URN
- 142145
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.