Application statistics for St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt
Primary School Entry
Oversubscribed100%
1st preference success ratePercentage of families who listed this school as their first choice and received an offer.
22 of 22 first-choice applicants received an offer
22
Total offers
29
Total applications
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| Preference | Applications | Offers | Success Rate |
|---|
| 1st preference | 22 | 22 | 100% |
| 2nd preference | 5 | 0 | 0% |
| 3rd preference | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Total | 29 | 22 | 76% |
Dorset allows 3 preferences
Primary School Entry
No limit
All offered (general admissions band)This is the distance band that applies to most families. Other bands (e.g. sibling, EHCP, looked after children, faith, feeder school, aptitude) may have different — often larger — distances but apply to fewer applicants.
Important
Last distance offered is historical data and varies significantly each year. Living within the catchment area, local authority, close proximity to the school, or within the last distance offered does not guarantee an offer.
Always confirm current admissions criteria directly with the school or local authority.
More first-choice applications than places available.
Fills all places, but not solely from first-choice applicants.
Total applications fewer than places available.
