Wool Church of England Primary School
High Street, Wool, Wareham, BH20 6BTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wool 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 78th of 88 primary schools in Dorset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 October 2023, report published 26 November 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 17 October 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to Wool Primary School. Relationships matter. This is because adults know the pupils well and care for them. Pupils say that everyone in their school is 'special'. Parents talk positively about the school's communication, the way in which it keeps their children safe and the role the school plays in the local community. The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils understand how the school values of faith, perseverance, respect, aspiration and love help them to learn and behave well. They are proud to receive the 'best seat in the house' award. In class, pupils listen to their teachers and follow instructions. On the playground, pupils play together well. The atmosphere across the school is calm and purposeful. Pupils feel safe. Adults listen to them and are there for them if they need to share any worries. Pupils appreciate the way that adults notice their efforts and celebrate them in assemblies. Pupils enjoy the clubs and outside learning experiences that the school provides for them. They enjoy becoming school councillors, eco councillors, sport leaders and members of the worship committee. Pupils say these roles make them feel proud and enable them to make a difference.
What the school should improve
- The learning that some pupils are given to complete is not focused precisely enough on what they need to know. This means that sometimes pupils are not learning the most important things identified in the curriculum design. This makes it more difficult for pupils to build their knowledge well. The trust should make sure that learning supports pupils to learn the intended curriculum more precisely.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
116 pupils on roll, with places for 141
Schools near Wool Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 46% met the expected standard |
| Bovington Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Lulworth and Winfrith CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Stoborough Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Eleanor Griffiths
- Phone
- 01929462569
- Address
- High Street, Wool, Wareham, BH20 6BT
- Local authority
- Dorset
- URN
- 148328
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.