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St Aldhelm's Academy

Academy sponsor led · Poole · BH12 4HS

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

808

Local authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 808 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 45.4%. Diocese: Diocese of Salisbury.

Open schools in Poole
48
Secondary schools in Poole
8
Academies among open schools in Poole
75% (36)
Open schools in BH12
14
Secondary in BH12
1
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.

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    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    1.5 miles away

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  • Magna Academy

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    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    1.5 miles away

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  • LeAF Studio

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    Bournemouth · BH11 9JW · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 13–19

    Status: Open

    1.7 miles away

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  • The Bourne Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH10 5HS · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    1.7 miles away

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  • Winton Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH10 4HT · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    1.9 miles away

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  • Glenmoor Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH10 4EX · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    1.9 miles away

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  • Poole Grammar School

    Academy converter · Secondary

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Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
136206

Location

Address
Herbert Avenue
Postcode
BH12 4HS
Town
Poole
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

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
808
Boys / girls
435 / 373
School capacity
900
Capacity fill
808 / 900 (90%)
Free school meals
45.4%
FSM pupils
367
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Diocese
Diocese of Salisbury
Governance
Academy trust: AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
Academy trust
AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
Sponsor
Ambitions Academies Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Nadine Lapskas
Telephone
01202732500
Website
www.staldhelms-academy.co.uk

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