The short version
Primary. 69% capacity.
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 10% 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
- 125
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 10.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- THE HEATH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Jo Hudson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Park Lane, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3AJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt?
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt currently has 125 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt take?
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt caters for pupils aged 2 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt?
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt is in Fordingbridge, SP6 3AJ, 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 and Nursery, Alderholt have a sixth form?
No, St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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