Best 3 Primary schools in Swanage – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers (Primary) in Swanage; St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage (Primary) in Swanage; Swanage Primary School (Primary) in Swanage — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage and Swanage Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Swanage, Dorset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers), published Jun 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers (Jun 2023). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 450, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP and PLYMOUTH CAST.

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Attribute	St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers BH19 3HB	St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage BH19 1QE	Swanage Primary School BH19 2EY
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Swanage Dorset BH19 3HB	Swanage Dorset BH19 1QE	Swanage Dorset BH19 2EY
Latest Ofsted	2 15 Jun 2023	2 21 Sep 2022	2 1 Dec 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	120	210	210
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP	PLYMOUTH CAST	COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Website	www.stgeorgeslangton.dorset.sch.uk	www.stmarysswanage.dorset.sch.uk	www.swanageprimary.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone	01929422973	01929424909	01929422424
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers

BH19 3HB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Swanage
Dorset
BH19 3HB
Ofsted: 2 15 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Website: www.stgeorgeslangton.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone: 01929422973

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage

BH19 1QE

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Swanage
Dorset
BH19 1QE
Ofsted: 2 21 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: PLYMOUTH CAST
Website: www.stmarysswanage.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone: 01929424909

Swanage Primary School

BH19 2EY

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Swanage
Dorset
BH19 2EY
Ofsted: 2 1 Dec 2019
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Website: www.swanageprimary.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone: 01929422424

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.