St James' Church of England First School and Nursery
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
97
AGES
2 - 9
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
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SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(14/03/2023)
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Park Lane
Alderholt
Fordingbridge
SP6 3AJ
01425653063

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. However, there have been challenges along the way. Difficulties in recruiting a headteacher and an unsettled time at the school meant that outcomes for pupils fell in recent years. When the school joined the Heath Academy Trust, trustees were quick to see that improvements to aspects of the school’s work needed to happen. Following an external review that made several recommendations, they worked with impressive urgency. There have been significant improvements to governance arrangements. Using expertise from within the Trust, a new headteacher took up her post in April this year. The Trust provides targeted professional development for staff, high-quality support for the headteacher and a renewed sense of excitement about learning for pupils. Leaders at all levels have a clear vision to ensure that this small, caring school provides the highest quality education for pupils. Parents have noticed this upturn in the school. Many expressed their views, saying how delighted they are about the improvements made. You, as headteacher, are ambitious for pupils at the school and you have quickly gained the trust and respect of the school community. You have a clear plan for improvement that focuses on ensuring that pupils, including the most able pupils, make excellent progress from their starting points. There was a marked improvement in pupils’ outcomes seen at the end of the last school year compared to those of the previous year, although you agree that there is more to do, as the most able pupils still do not achieve higher standards. Following a recommendation in the previous inspection to improve mathematics, you have led the transformation of the teaching and learning in this area. New, consistent teaching strategies and mathematical resources help pupils at every stage of mathematical development. Pupils’ books show the positive difference that this is making to their understanding of how to apply their mathematics skills to solve complex mathematical problems. While securing significant improvements, you are careful to hold onto successful areas of the school curriculum that support pupils’ social, moral, spiritual and cultural development. The strong sense of values such as tolerance and respect permeates school life. Pupils’ personal and physical development is well thought out. Pupils enjoy exploring and learning in the forest area and taking part in the wealth of physical activities that staff provide throughout the day. Safeguarding is effective. On starting your role as headteacher, you wisely reviewed the school’s safeguarding procedures and policies. There are thorough and well-understood systems in place for staff to report concerns. The designated lead for safeguarding reports concerns promptly and liaises with a wide range of agencies appropriately. Staff have a good understanding of the latest safeguarding guidance including issues surrounding child exploitation. There is a culture of care and vigilance. For example, there is a daily risk assessment walk of the school playground to ensure that it is safe and ready for pupils. Staff briefings include time to discuss safeguarding issues. Staff also receive information about any learning points from serious incidents that take place across the country. Inspection findings You create a real sense of optimism and high expectations. You insist on high standards and you provide clear guidance and challenge to staff. In response, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is making great strides forward. We agreed to focus on particular areas to explore further. Our first line of enquiry focused on how well the school is working to improve the progress of the most able pupils. Your work to improve the teaching, learning and assessment in mathematics includes ensuring that pupils, particularly the most able pupils, have the challenge they need during lessons so that they extend their skills. Staff have received development and support in raising expectations during mathematics lessons. New daily ‘maths missions’ sessions ensure that the most able pupils are extended through problem-solving activities. Pupils’ books show that pupils are responding well to the additional challenges and many, including the most able, are making better progress.

St James' Church of England First School and Nursery Parent Reviews



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Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>88, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 42 responses up to 05-05-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>90, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 42 responses up to 05-05-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 42 responses up to 05-05-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>76, "strongly_agree"=>2, "agree"=>7, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 42 responses up to 05-05-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 42 responses up to 05-05-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>31, "strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 42 responses up to 05-05-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>25, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>25, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>25} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 05-05-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>12} UNLOCK Figures based on 42 responses up to 05-05-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 42 responses up to 05-05-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>19, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 42 responses up to 05-05-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 42 responses up to 05-05-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 42 responses up to 05-05-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 42 responses up to 05-05-2023
Yes No {"yes"=>93, "no"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 42 responses up to 05-05-2023

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