St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt
Academy converterPrimaryAges 2–9MixedChurch of England
Park Lane, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, SP6 3AJ
Headteacher · Jo Hudson
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Key facts
Pupils125Capacity 180
OfstedSchool remains GoodInspected 14 March 2023
TrustThe Heath Academy Trust
Free school meals6.4%
Ofsted
School remains Good
Ungraded inspection on 14 March 2023.
Read the full Ofsted reportsOfsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Dorset council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in DorsetNearby schools for the same ages
- Fordingbridge Junior School2.5 mi
- Fordingbridge Infant School2.5 mi
- Hillside Community First School2.8 mi
- Trinity Church of England First School2.8 mi
- Hyde Church of England Primary School3.0 mi