125
Pupils · 2024/25
2%
EAL · 2024/25
8%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Local authorityDorset
PhasePrimary
School typeAcademy
Pupil : teacher ratio18.7:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterChurch of England
StatusOpen
Overview of St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt · Primary · Dorset
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Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
125
Pupil : teacher ratio
18.7
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
2%
FSM eligible
17%
SEN
7%
Overall absence
5%
Persistent absence
8%
Contact
Address
Park Lane, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, SP6 3AJ
Local authority
Dorset
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 125 | 26.6 | 7% | 2% | 17% | 5% | 8% |
| 2023/24 | 104 | 22.1 | 6% | 2% | 17% | 4% | 8% |
| 2022/23 | 97 | 20.6 | 12% | 2% | 18% | 6% | 14% |
| 2021/22 | 102 | 31.9 | 7% | 2% | 18% | 6% | 20% |
| 2020/21 | 93 | 20.7 | 9% | 2% | 11% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 73 | 15.5 | 5% | 1% | 22% | 4% | 8% |
| 2017/18 | — | 19.0 | — | — | — | 3% | — |
| 2016/17 | 78 | 19.0 | 19% | 0% | 8% | 3% | 4% |
School performance data © Crown copyright. Source: Department for Education.