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

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 9
Ofsted: Good

Park Lane, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, SP6 3AJOpen in maps

St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt is a primary school in Fordingbridge for ages 2 to 9. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 October 2013, report published 6 November 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

125 pupils on roll, with places for 180

Eligible for free school meals6.4%

6.4%, 20.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0.8%

0.8%, 20.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support4%

4%, 10.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Fordingbridge Infant School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Fordingbridge Junior School2 milesOfsted: Good62% met the expected standard
Hillside Community First School3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Trinity Church of England First School3 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingNot published
Hyde Church of England Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good50% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE HEATH ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
2 to 9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Headteacher Jo Hudson
Phone
01425653063
Website
alderholt.dorset.sch.uk
Address
Park Lane, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, SP6 3AJ
Local authority
Dorset
URN
142506

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.