St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
URN: 140770 • Wareham BH20 6DS
Overview
- Name
- St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 140770
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 45.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Terrey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01929462565
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Folly Lane, Wareham BH20 6DS
Summary
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Wareham, Dorset, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 116 pupils, against a capacity of 210. The school is part of the Plymouth CAST Multi Academy Trust and is committed to fostering a nurturing environment based on Gospel values, including kindness, forgiveness, and compassion. The school's mission, "Do Everything with Love," reflects its dedication to creating a supportive atmosphere where children can thrive academically, spiritually, and socially.
The curriculum at St Mary & St Joseph's is designed to expand students' horizons and prepare them to become respectful global citizens. The school emphasizes the importance of personal development, encouraging pupils to realize their full potential in various aspects of life. Safety and well-being are prioritized, ensuring that children feel secure and valued within the school community.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and can contact the headteacher, Mr. Francis McDonnell, for more information. The school also offers resources for e-safety and maintains an open line of communication regarding admissions, term dates, and wrap-around care.
The curriculum at St Mary & St Joseph's is designed to expand students' horizons and prepare them to become respectful global citizens. The school emphasizes the importance of personal development, encouraging pupils to realize their full potential in various aspects of life. Safety and well-being are prioritized, ensuring that children feel secure and valued within the school community.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and can contact the headteacher, Mr. Francis McDonnell, for more information. The school also offers resources for e-safety and maintains an open line of communication regarding admissions, term dates, and wrap-around care.
Useful links
- List of Current Governors (governance)
- Purbeck School PE Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- 01929 462565 (other)
- Term dates & times of the school day (other)
- Policies and Accessibility Statement (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 116
- Boys
- 57
- Girls
- 59
- FSM %
- 10.30
- Open date
- 2014-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 116 | 57 | 59 | 210 | 10.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 137 | 66 | 71 | 210 | 14.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 162 | 78 | 84 | 168 | 13.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 162 | 78 | 84 | 168 | 13.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 166 | 82 | 84 | 168 | 12.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 168 | 84 | 84 | 168 | 10.70 |
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