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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage
Goodgraded 22/06/2022Ages 4–11180 pupilsRoman Catholic
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Swanage, within the Dorset local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 180 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/06/2022, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Swanage can view St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 22/06/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.0%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence16.7%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.3England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS95%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals17.7%England avg 24.0%
English not first language8.6%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Swanage
All schools in Swanage →Swanage Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 miSwanage St Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 miThe Swanage SchoolGood · 1.1 miSt George's Church of England Primary School, Langton MatraversGood · 1.8 mi
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