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St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt
Park Lane, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3AJ, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.8 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
125
Capacity
180
Ages
2–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid standard of education for its 125 pupils aged 2 to 9. While the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 29% of schools, specific academic performance data is limited, making it difficult to assess its strengths in subjects like maths or literacy. However, the positive Ofsted rating suggests a supportive learning environment and overall parent satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.8%
White Other4.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.6%
Asian Other0.8%
Location
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50.91197, -1.83091 · SP6 3AJ
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN142506
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.alderholt.dorset.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt rated by Ofsted?
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2013.
Is St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt a good school?
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt scores 28.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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