St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Fordingbridge, South West SP6 3AJ · Dorset
#50 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#600 of 15,697 nationally
About St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt is a academy primary located in Fordingbridge, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–9. In 2025 it enrolled 125 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 91.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 50th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (92th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 125; capacity filled 69.4%.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)6.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 125
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 6.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 69.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt
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Frequently asked questions
Is St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt a good school?
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt has a Success Index (England) of 91.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #50 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt rank in South West?
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt ranks #50 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #600 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt?
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt had 125 students in 2025.
Is St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt a primary school or a secondary school?
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.