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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website design (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Parkstone Grammar School (77.7)
- Lytchett Minster School (69.1)
- Poole High School (67.5)
- St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole (63.7)
- Poole Grammar School (61.9)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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