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LeAF Studio

Studio schools · Bournemouth · BH11 9JW

Ages 13–19 · 458 pupils · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

42.5

Overall absence

9.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2024-09-24

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.18
−20+2
Attainment 842.5
English & maths grade 5+32%
English & maths grade 4+59%
EBacc entry6%

EBacc APS: 3.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)31.0%
Unauthorised1.9%
Authorised absence
7.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.9%
Enrolments in measure
255

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill92%

458 pupils · 500 places

Pupils on roll
458
Boys / girls
188 / 270
School capacity
500
Capacity fill
458 / 500 (92%)
Free school meals
28.7%
FSM pupils
68
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Studio schools

Age range

Ages 13–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
Academy trust
AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
Sponsor
Ambitions Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Nadine Lapskas

Location

Address
Holloway Avenue
Postcode
BH11 9JW
Town
Bournemouth
County
Dorset
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
District
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Constituency
Bournemouth West
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed studio schools (secondary), Ages 13–19, in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 458 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 28.7%.

Open schools in Bournemouth
49
Secondary schools in Bournemouth
10
Academies among open schools in Bournemouth
76% (37)
Open schools in BH11
7
Secondary in BH11
2
Open schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole LA
117
Secondary in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole LA
21

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BournemouthNear BH11

  • Oak Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH11 9JJ · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–16

    • Att835.6
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+30%
    • Absence11.3%

    0.2 miles away

  • The Bourne Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH10 5HS · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–18

    • Att841.3
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+37%
    • Absence8.8%

    1.1 miles away

  • St Aldhelm's Academy

    Ofsted: Urgent improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att835.1
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+23%
    • Absence13.6%

    1.7 miles away

  • Winton Academy

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att855.8
    • P80.8
    • EM5+74%
    • Absence5.2%

    1.8 miles away

  • Glenmoor Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH10 4EX · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–16

    • Att860.4
    • P81.1
    • EM5+82%
    • Absence6.8%

    1.8 miles away

  • Magna Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Poole · BH17 8RE · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–18

    • Att844.9
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+38%
    • Absence9.3%

    2.3 miles away

  • Poole Grammar School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Poole · BH17 9JU · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–18

    • Att871.3
    • P80.6
    • EM5+96%
    • Absence5.1%

    2.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Nadine Lapskas
Telephone
01202578886
Website
www.leafstudio.co.uk

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