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

Park Lane, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, SP6 3AJ

A Good-rated primary school in Fordingbridge.

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Church of England

Pupils

125

Ages

2-9

FSM

10.4%

Capacity

180

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2023

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

St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt is a primary school in Fordingbridge, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). The school has around 125 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Park Lane, Fordingbridge, SP6 3AJ | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2023 — School remains Good
Oct 2013 — Good (predecessor: St James' Church of England First School, Alderholt)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt

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

St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

Where is St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt located?

St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt is a primary school in Fordingbridge, Dorset (SP6 3AJ).

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

St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt has around 125 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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