Best Catholic Schools in Dorset
7 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- There are 7 Roman Catholic schools in Dorset, accounting for 2.2% of all schools in the area, which is below the national average of 3.7%.
- These schools have 1,456 pupils, with 10.0% eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.14.
- Ofsted inspections show 0 Outstanding and 3 Good ratings among the 5 inspected Catholic schools in Dorset, with 60.0% achieving Good or Outstanding, lower than the national average of 90.0%.
- The Catholic schools in Dorset have 21.6% of pupils with special educational needs, a spending per pupil of £7,359, and 54.3% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2.
Leweston School
Sherborne, DT9 6EN
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils576
P/T Ratio–
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull
Ofsted
Good
Sturminster Newton, DT10 1JX
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected54%
Absence5.9%
Pupils87
P/T Ratio18.9
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth
Ofsted
Good
Weymouth, DT4 0RH
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence5.8%
Pupils205
P/T Ratio20.6
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage
Ofsted
Good
Swanage, BH19 1QE
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence7.0%
Pupils180
P/T Ratio23.2
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Wareham, BH20 6DS
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected29%
Absence5.5%
Pupils116
P/T Ratio21.5
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 321 catholic schools in Dorset, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 54% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.10 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 15% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,359 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.