ACADEMY CONVERTER · PRIMARY · MIXED
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt
Goodgraded 14/03/2023Ages 2–9125 pupilsChurch of England
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 9 in Fordingbridge, within the Dorset local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 125 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/03/2023, St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Fordingbridge can view St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance96.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence8.1%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals6.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.8%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Fordingbridge
All schools in Fordingbridge →Forres Sandle Manor School1.8 miFordingbridge Infant SchoolGood · 2.5 miFordingbridge Junior SchoolGood · 2.5 miThe Burgate School and Sixth FormGood · 2.6 miHillside Community First SchoolGood · 2.8 miTrinity Church of England First School2.8 mi
See the full area report for SP6 3AJ →