St James Church of England First School is a academy converter located in Wimborne, within the Dorset local authority. The school plays an important role in the local community and forms part of the state funded education system in England.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 2 to 9. It currently has 138 pupils on roll with space for 125, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 4 February 2025, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.