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

Details

Age Range2-9 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityDorset
AddressPark Lane, SP6 3AJ
URN142506

School Census

Total 97
Girls/Boys 54/43
Girls/Boys Ratio 55.7%/44.3%
% pupils where English not first language 2.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 15
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 10.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
10/10/2013 Good
03/11/2010 Outstanding
Inspection Date 10/10/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 03/11/2010
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications25
As First Preference18
As second preference3
As third preference4
Total Offers Made18
first preference offers18
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications16
As First Preference10
As second preference5
As third preference1
Total Offers Made10
first preference offers10
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications24
As First Preference13
As second preference6
As third preference5
Total Offers Made13
first preference offers13
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications22
As First Preference14
As second preference6
As third preference2
Total Offers Made14
first preference offers14
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications17
As First Preference10
As second preference3
As third preference4
Total Offers Made10
first preference offers10
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications17
As First Preference13
As second preference3
As third preference1
Total Offers Made13
first preference offers13
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications25
As First Preference14
As second preference9
As third preference2
Total Offers Made14
first preference offers14
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications26
As First Preference18
As second preference3
As third preference5
Total Offers Made18
first preference offers18
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications18
As First Preference10
As second preference2
As third preference6
Total Offers Made11
first preference offers10
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree88%
agree10%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree90%
agree5%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree57%
agree40%
disagree0%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree2%
agree7%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know10%
not applicable76%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree55%
agree33%
disagree7%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree38%
agree24%
disagree7%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable31%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree48%
agree33%
disagree7%
strongly disagree0%
don't know12%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree64%
agree31%
disagree0%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree43%
agree38%
disagree19%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree60%
agree33%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree60%
agree38%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree60%
agree36%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes93%
no7%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin88.5%
any other white background ethnic origin4.8%
white and asian ethnic origin2.9%
gypsy roma ethnic origin1.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.9%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin90.7%
any other white background ethnic origin4.1%
gypsy roma ethnic origin2.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.1%
white and asian ethnic origin1%

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