Hillside Community First School vs St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Community First School
Verwood · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
221 students
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt
Fordingbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
125 students
| Measure | Hillside Community First School Verwood, South West | St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt Fordingbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #535 of 1,695 | #50 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5153 of 15,697 | #600 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 221 | 125 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 125 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 69.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Verwood | Fordingbridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hillsidefirstschool.org | www.alderholt.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.9 vs 63.4).
- •Hillside Community First School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 125.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillside Community First School better than St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt ranks higher (91.9 vs 63.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hillside Community First School and St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Verwood and Fordingbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillside Community First School: 221. St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt: 125. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillside Community First School and St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt rank in South West?
Hillside Community First School is 535th of 1,695 and St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt is 50th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).