SecondaryData as of May 2026

St Aldhelm's Academy

Herbert Avenue, Poole, BH12 4HS

A Good-rated secondary school in Poole.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

841

Ages

11-16

FSM

44.1%

Attainment 8

33.6

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2016

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

33.6

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

8.0%

Basics 9-5

21.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

13.5%

EBacc APS

2.83

EBacc 9-5

0.6%

EBacc 9-4

5.1%

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About St Aldhelm's Academy

St Aldhelm's Academy is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.6. The school has around 841 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Herbert Avenue, Poole, BH12 4HS | More schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Aldhelm's Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2021 — School remains Good
Mar 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Aldhelm's Academy

What is St Aldhelm's Academy's Ofsted rating?

St Aldhelm's Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.

What are St Aldhelm's Academy's latest exam results?

St Aldhelm's Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Aldhelm's Academy located?

St Aldhelm's Academy is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH12 4HS).

How many pupils attend St Aldhelm's Academy?

St Aldhelm's Academy has around 841 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Aldhelm's Academy with other schools?

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