Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN: 113830 • Poole BH12 1PG
Overview
- Name
- Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- URN
- 113830
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 71.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Laura Dickson (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Winston Avenue, Poole BH12 1PG
Summary
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Poole, serves a mixed-gender population of 579 pupils, with a capacity of 600. The school operates under a Christian ethos, prioritising care and enrichment for every learner. Established in 1877, it has a long-standing commitment to academic excellence and the holistic development of children, fostering a supportive environment for both spiritual and educational growth.
The school promotes a values-based education, encouraging pupils to embody principles such as love, courage, unity, and inspiration. This is reinforced through a unique house-point system, where students earn recognition for demonstrating these values. The community plays a significant role, with strong ties to St. Aldhelm's Church and active parental involvement, creating a collaborative atmosphere for children's development.
Bishop Aldhelm's prioritises a partnership with parents and carers, aiming to nurture the academic, emotional, and social well-being of each child. The school encourages prospective families to arrange tours and engage with the school community, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
The school promotes a values-based education, encouraging pupils to embody principles such as love, courage, unity, and inspiration. This is reinforced through a unique house-point system, where students earn recognition for demonstrating these values. The community plays a significant role, with strong ties to St. Aldhelm's Church and active parental involvement, creating a collaborative atmosphere for children's development.
Bishop Aldhelm's prioritises a partnership with parents and carers, aiming to nurture the academic, emotional, and social well-being of each child. The school encourages prospective families to arrange tours and engage with the school community, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
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Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2019 Poole
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 579
- Boys
- 295
- Girls
- 285
- FSM %
- 7.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-06-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 579 | 295 | 285 | 600 | 7.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 579 | 295 | 285 | 600 | 7.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 579 | 295 | 285 | 600 | 7.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 579 | 295 | 285 | 600 | 7.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 579 | 295 | 285 | 600 | 7.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 579 | 295 | 285 | 600 | 7.40 |
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