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Schools · Bestwall
Schools in the parish of Wareham Town
2 schools in the parish of Wareham Town, plus 3 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the parish of Wareham Town, which includes Bestwall. There are no separate figures for Bestwall. What each figure covers
In the area
2
Nearby (5 km)
3
Pupils in area
1,187
Phases
2
SecondaryPrimaryCentre of Bestwall
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Secondary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Purbeck School | Academy converter | Improved significantly Ungraded inspection, Apr 2025 · Read report | 1022 | BH20 4PF |
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, May 2022 · Read report | 165 | BH20 4PG |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoborough Church of England Primary School Primary | Academy converter | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Mar 2023 · Read report | 195 | 1.1 km |
| Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary | Voluntary aided school | Good Graded inspection, Nov 2022 · Read report | 342 | 2.9 km |
| Bere Regis Primary and Preschool Primary | Academy sponsor led | personal development: Goodquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Goodleadership and management: Good Inspection, Jun 2025 · Read report | 119 | 4.7 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).