St James Church of England First School Catchment Area
St James Church of England First School is a academy converter primary school in Wimborne, Dorset , serving pupils aged 2–9, with 138 pupils, and a capacity of 125 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–9
Age range
138
Pupils
125
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
St James Church of England First School Catchment Area Information
Admission to St James Church of England First School is managed by Dorset and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →St James Church of England First School — School Information
- Full address
- Gaunts Common, Wimborne, BH21 4JN
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–9 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 6.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148300
Other Primary Schools in Wimborne
If St James Church of England First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wimborne are the next closest alternatives.
Sturminster Marshall First School Catchment Area
Community school · BH21 4AY
Rushcombe First School Catchment Area
Community school · BH21 3PX
Colehill First School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH21 2LZ
Hayeswood First School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH21 2HN
Merley First School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH21 1SD
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH21 1BX
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Frequently Asked Questions — St James Church of England First School
Is St James Church of England First School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St James Church of England First School currently has 138 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 125 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St James Church of England First School? ▾
St James Church of England First School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Dorset before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St James Church of England First School cover? ▾
St James Church of England First School is a primary school in Wimborne, Dorset, serving pupils aged 2–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.