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St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt
Fordingbridge · Dorset · SP6 3AJ. primary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 2 to 9. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Dorset index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
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- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 16/05/2023. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
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 has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 16/05/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
Where is St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt?
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt is in Fordingbridge (SP6 3AJ), Dorset. URN 142506.
How do I compare St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 14 March 2023). Open the full PDF for context.
St James’ Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt continues to be a good school.
Official links
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Citation
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St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt
URN: 142506
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Fordingbridge
Postcode: SP6 3AJ
Ofsted overall: Good (16/05/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/142506/
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