Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School, Poole
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a warm, inclusive community where every child is valued and supported to succeed. Staff are highly skilled at adapting teaching for different learners, particularly those with additional needs or disadvantages. The school offers a broad curriculum with wonderful enrichment opportunities that help develop confident, caring young people prepared for the next stage of their education.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding early years provision that gives children a very positive start with skilled staff and well-designed learning environments
- Strong inclusive culture that celebrates difference and removes barriers for all pupils, including those with special needs and disadvantaged pupils
- Excellent behaviour and attendance with pupils who are polite, respectful and want to be in school
- Highly effective leadership rooted in strong relationships, teamwork and commitment to pupil wellbeing
- Comprehensive personal development programme with meaningful clubs and activities including Heath School, crochet, choir and sports
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils need to develop stronger recall of knowledge in history and geography subjects
- Expectations for what pupils can achieve in some subjects like history and geography are still being embedded
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Heath School, crochet, origami, choir, sports clubs, young carers club, site manager club, junk modelling, building projects, school council, eco warriors, sports leaders
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School is a strong performing school with exceptional leadership and a positive, inclusive culture where pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
At a Glance
14.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 79%. Maths has improved from 70% to 79%. Writing has remained stable at around 74%.
Class Sizes
28.1
Avg class size
27.2
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
21
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
603 pupils
630 capacity
27 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Poole
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Poole
Admissions Demand - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Places available
3,915
Applications
3,469
Got 1st preference
89.0%
Got preferred school
97.6%
Primary admissions across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.47898%
Overall absence
9.47177%
Persistent absence
549
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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