Schools in Wareham
There are 10 schools in Wareham on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 9 primary and 1 secondary schools, under Dorset local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Wareham (9)
- Bere Regis Primary and PreschoolAcademy sponsor led · BH20 7DB
- Bovington AcademyAcademy sponsor led · BH20 6LE
- Corfe Castle Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BH20 5EE
- Lulworth and Winfrith CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BH20 5SA
- Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BH20 7BN
- St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BH20 6DS
- Stoborough Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BH20 5AD
- Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BH20 4PG
- Wool Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · BH20 6BT
Secondary schools in Wareham (1)
- The Purbeck SchoolAcademy converter · BH20 4PF
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Wareham?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 10 open schools with a Wareham address (as of 5 June 2026), including 9 primary and 1 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Wareham guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Wareham?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.