St Aldhelm's Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Herbert Avenue Poole Dorset BH12 4HS |
| Phone | 01202732500 |
| Reference Number | 136206 |
St Aldhelm's Academy is currently under significant improvement as it is not meeting expected performance standards. The school has made strides in some areas, such as improving attendance and behavioral management, but it still faces challenges particularly in pupil achievement and consistency in teaching practices. Recent leadership changes and ongoing adjustments within the curriculum are seen as both a strength and a challenge, as they have not yet resulted in the necessary uptick in student outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 841 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.15%
Girls: 46.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 91 | 87 | 178 |
| 8 | 92 | 83 | 175 |
| 9 | 96 | 74 | 170 |
| 10 | 89 | 72 | 161 |
| 11 | 79 | 78 | 157 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.3% |
| White, Other | 9% |
| African | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Urgent improvement |
| > Leadership & Governance | Needs attention |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Needs attention |
| > Achievement | Urgent improvement |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Needs attention |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Needs attention |
| > Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Last Report Date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026 | School inspection |
| 03 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 02 Mar 2016 | Full inspection |
| 24 Nov 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 May 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Feb 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Oct 2014 | Full inspection |
| 14 Feb 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Oct 2012 | Full inspection |
| 18 Oct 2011 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Effective action taken to improve attendance and behaviour.
- Decisive leadership changes have been positively received.
- Strong careers advice and guidance for pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil achievement, especially in English and mathematics, is significantly below expectations.
- Inconsistent teaching effectiveness due to high staff turnover.
- Lack of a coherent approach to close gaps in foundational knowledge.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 33.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 37.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 43 | 17 |
| Third Preference | 45 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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