St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt

Previous inspections

• 22 November 2017Short inspection
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• 8 December 2015Academy conversion letter
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Pupils

Pupils

125

Capacity

180

Girls / boys

55% / 45%

Free school meals

6%

Staff

Teachers (FTE)

6.7

Teaching assistants (FTE)

8.1

Leadership (FTE)

1.7

Part-time teachers

29%

School workforce census, 2025/26.

What is St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted last inspected St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt on 14 March 2023 and did not give an overall grade.

How do I apply for a place at St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt?

Apply through the council where you live by 15 January for a Reception place starting that September. Children start Reception in the September after their fourth birthday. You can usually list between 3 and 6 schools in order of preference, and offers are sent on 16 April, or the next working day. A place in its nursery class does not carry on into Reception, so you still need to apply. As a Church of England school it may also ask for a supplementary form, and its admissions policy says whether it does.

Does living near St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt guarantee a place?

No. Distance only counts when St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt has more applicants than places. Then its admission criteria, set by its academy trust, decide who is offered a place first. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance or a catchment area. As a Church of England school, it can give priority to children on grounds of faith. How far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.

How many pupils are at St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt?

St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt had 125 pupils aged 2 to 9 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 180. It is a mixed school.