St Aldhelm's Academy

URN: 136206 • Poole BH12 4HS

Overview

Name
St Aldhelm's Academy
URN
136206
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
43.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nadine Lapskas (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01202732500
Website
Visit
Address
Herbert Avenue, Poole BH12 4HS

Summary

St Aldhelm's Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole, with a current enrolment of 841 students and a capacity of 900. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it aims to provide a student-centred education that fosters an inclusive community. The school prioritises mutual respect and trust between staff and students, which is seen as essential for academic and personal success.

The curriculum at St Aldhelm's Academy is designed to be broad and balanced, encouraging students to achieve their academic potential while also developing essential life skills such as confidence, resilience, and communication. The school is committed to high expectations and continuously evolves its educational practices to incorporate the latest research and technological advancements.

St Aldhelm's Academy places significant emphasis on character development alongside academic outcomes, preparing students to become respectful and kind members of society. The school actively engages with local communities and businesses to enhance students' readiness for future employment and life challenges.

Key details

LA
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
Capacity
900
Pupils
841
Boys
447
Girls
394
FSM %
44.10
Open date
2010-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-11-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 841 447 394 900 44.10
2024-09-11 844 448 396 900 41.40
2023-09-11 791 440 351 900 36.30
2022-09-11 791 440 351 900 36.30
2021-09-11 716 394 322 1100 33.90
2020-09-11 577 320 257 1100 28.90

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