The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 626
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 14.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Scott Tait (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Winston Avenue, Branksome, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTalbot Heath School
Independent · 693m away
Langside School
Special school · 938m away
Talbot Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Primary · 1.1km away
Victoria Education Centre
Special school · 1.2km away
Heatherlands Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Quay School
Academy · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School?
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School currently has 626 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School take?
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School?
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School is in Poole, BH12 1PG, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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