Best primary schools in Wool (2026)
Wool has 3 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Bovington Academy, in the top 60% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 54%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Bottom 41% in England |
Bovington Academy Wool |
60% | 71% | 7% | Good | |
2 Bottom 14% in England |
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Wool · Roman Catholic |
47% | 46% | 0% | Requires improvement | |
3 Bottom 8% in England |
Wool Church of England Primary School Wool · Church of England |
44% | 46% | 0% | Good |
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- Poole
- Swanage
- Weymouth
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What is the best primary school in Wool?
On exam results over the last three years, Bovington Academy is the top-ranked primary school in Wool, in the top 60% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.