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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Letters to Parents (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Post It - September 2025 - August 2026 (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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