St James Church of England First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Wimborne, South West BH21 4JN · Dorset
#23 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#249 of 15,697 nationally
About St James Church of England First School
St James Church of England First School is a academy primary located in Wimborne, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–9. In 2025 it enrolled 134 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 95.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 23rd of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (96th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 134; capacity filled 107.2%.
There are 22 schools in Wimborne; St James Church of England First School ranks 2nd of 21 scored schools there.
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%)4.5%
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 by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 134
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 4.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 107.2%
- 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
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Dumpton School
Wimborne · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
338 students · 3.6 km away
Witchampton Church of England First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
45 students · 3.6 km away
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Wimborne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
563 students · 4.0 km away
Colehill First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students · 4.2 km away
Hayeswood First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students · 4.6 km away
Allenbourn Middle School
Wimborne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
499 students · 4.9 km away
Queen Elizabeth's School
Wimborne · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,375 students · 5.0 km away
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
400 students · 5.0 km away
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students · 5.1 km away
Pamphill Church of England First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
67 students · 5.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Teignmouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
134 students
Pewsey Primary School
Pewsey · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
134 students
Puddletown Church of England First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
134 students
Lift Callowell
Stroud · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
134 students
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
134 students
Hope Brook CofE Primary School
Longhope · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
134 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St James Church of England First School a good school?
St James Church of England First School has a Success Index (England) of 95.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #23 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 rank in South West?
St James Church of England First School ranks #23 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #249 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St James Church of England First School?
St James Church of England First School had 134 students in 2025.
Is St James Church of England First School a primary school or a secondary school?
St James Church of England First School 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?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St James Church of England First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.