The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.4
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
11.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.44
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 79 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Studio schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 460
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 23.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Nadine Lapskas
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOak Academy
Secondary · Very close
Elm Academy
Primary · 531m away
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Primary · 663m away
Heathlands Primary Academy
Primary · 993m away
Kinson Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
The Lion Works School
Independent · 1.6km away
The Bourne Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
The White House School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is LeAF Studio a selective school?
No. LeAF Studio is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is LeAF Studio's Ofsted rating?
LeAF Studio was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend LeAF Studio?
LeAF Studio currently has 460 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does LeAF Studio take?
LeAF Studio caters for pupils aged 13 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is LeAF Studio?
LeAF Studio is in Bournemouth, BH11 9JW, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does LeAF Studio have a sixth form?
Yes, LeAF Studio has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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