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St James Church of England First School
Gaunts Common, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4JN, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.0 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
138
Capacity
125
Ages
2–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for young learners aged 2 to 9. While it outperforms 47% of schools according to the LocaleIQ score, specific academic performance data is limited. Overall, parents seem very pleased with the education and care their children receive.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (80 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child feels safe
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
My child is happy
95%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School has high expectations
94%
School supports development
93%
Behaviour is good
91%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.6%
White Other5.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Location
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50.84548, -1.97028 · BH21 4JN
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN148300
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjames.dsat.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St James Church of England First School rated by Ofsted?
St James Church of England First School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is St James Church of England First School a good school?
St James Church of England First School scores 47.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St James Church of England First School?
Based on 80 Ofsted Parent View responses, St James Church of England First School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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