St James Church of England First School
URN: 148300 • Wimborne BH21 4JN
Overview
- Name
- St James Church of England First School
- URN
- 148300
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Daniel Lawford (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01258840669
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gaunts Common, Wimborne BH21 4JN
Summary
St James Church of England First School is a mixed primary academy located in Wimborne, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 138 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 125. The school prides itself on high expectations and aspirations for every child, aiming to provide a joyful and enriching primary education experience. The leadership, under Headteacher Mr Lawford, emphasizes the importance of getting the foundational years right for students.
The school offers a supportive environment, including a nursery for children aged 2-4, which has been integrated into the school community. St James actively engages parents and the local community through events such as book fairs and fundraising initiatives led by the Parent-Teacher Association (PFA), which enhances the educational experience and resources available to students.
St James' curriculum includes diverse activities, such as music and outdoor learning through Forest School, fostering both academic and personal growth. The school is committed to continuous improvement and welcomes prospective families to visit and learn more about its offerings for the upcoming academic year.
The school offers a supportive environment, including a nursery for children aged 2-4, which has been integrated into the school community. St James actively engages parents and the local community through events such as book fairs and fundraising initiatives led by the Parent-Teacher Association (PFA), which enhances the educational experience and resources available to students.
St James' curriculum includes diverse activities, such as music and outdoor learning through Forest School, fostering both academic and personal growth. The school is committed to continuous improvement and welcomes prospective families to visit and learn more about its offerings for the upcoming academic year.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- 26th Sep 2025We are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Nursery lead to support their School based Nursery of 2-4 year old's. The Nursery joined the school just over a year ago and any successful candidate will form a part-time job share with (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
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Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 2 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 125
- Pupils
- 138
- Boys
- 65
- Girls
- 73
- FSM %
- 6.30
- Open date
- 2021-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 138 | 65 | 73 | 125 | 6.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 102 | 48 | 54 | 125 | 7.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 123 | 72 | 51 | 115 | 4.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 123 | 72 | 51 | 115 | 4.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 123 | 71 | 52 | 115 | 4.90 |
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