Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School

URN: 144873 • Poole BH12 1PG

Overview

Name
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
URN
144873
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
66.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Scott Tait (since 2025) , Head Teacher
Telephone
01202715100
Website
Visit
Address
Winston Avenue, Poole BH12 1PG

Summary

Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School, located in Poole, serves a mixed-gender population of 626 pupils within a capacity of 630. As an academy converter, the school is committed to providing a nurturing and enriching educational experience grounded in Christian values. The ethos of care and community is central to the school's mission, ensuring that every child has valuable learning opportunities throughout their time at school.

The school prides itself on a dedicated and skilled staff who work collaboratively to support student success. With a focus on personal development, the curriculum is designed to foster both academic achievement and moral growth, reflecting the school's commitment to British values and the teachings of the Church of England.

Bishop Aldhelm's has a long-standing history, having been established in 1877, and maintains strong ties with the local community and St. Aldhelm’s Church. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, and tours are available for those interested in admissions for September 2025. For further information, the school can be contacted via their website or office email.

Key details

LA
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
630
Pupils
626
Boys
306
Girls
320
FSM %
14.90
Open date
2017-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-02-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 626 306 320 630 14.90
2024-09-11 629 317 312 630 16.10
2023-09-11 630 316 314 630 17.30
2022-09-11 630 316 314 630 17.30
2021-09-11 613 297 316 630 16.50
2020-09-11 602 290 312 630 14.80

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