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Wool Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Wool Church of England Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Wareham, Dorset , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 92 pupils, and a capacity of 141 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

92

Pupils

141

Capacity

65%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Wool Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wool Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Wool Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Dorset uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Dorset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Wool Church of England Primary School is managed by Dorset and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Dorset catchment area documents →

Wool Church of England Primary School: 141 places, 65% filled: places available

Wool Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 141 places. 92 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 141 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 21.7% of pupils at Wool Church of England Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Dorset.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Dorset publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Dorset Council school admissions (official) →

Wool Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
High Street, Wool, Wareham, BH20 6BT
Local authority
Dorset
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
21.7% of pupils
DfE URN
148328

Other Primary Schools in Wareham

If Wool Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wareham are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Dorset

Wool Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Dorset. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Wool Church of England Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Wool Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Wool Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Wool Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Dorset uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Dorset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Wool Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Wool Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 141 places and currently has 92 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.

What is the admissions policy for Wool Church of England Primary School?

Wool Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Dorset before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Wool Church of England Primary School cover?

Wool Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Wareham, Dorset, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Wool Church of England Primary School?

Wool Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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