The short version
At capacity.
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
- 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–9
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 138
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Daniel Lawford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Gaunts Common, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4JN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St James Church of England First School?
St James Church of England First School currently has 138 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James Church of England First School take?
St James Church of England First School caters for pupils aged 2 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James Church of England First School?
St James Church of England First School is in Wimborne, BH21 4JN, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James Church of England First School have a sixth form?
No, St James Church of England First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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