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St Aldhelm's Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Aldhelm's Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 841 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

841

Pupils

900

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

St Aldhelm's Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, St Aldhelm's Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole catchment area documents →

St Aldhelm's Academy — School Information

Full address
Herbert Avenue, Poole, BH12 4HS
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
44.1% of pupils
DfE URN
136206

Other Secondary Schools in Poole

If St Aldhelm's Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Poole are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Aldhelm's Academy

Is St Aldhelm's Academy oversubscribed?

St Aldhelm's Academy is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Aldhelm's Academy?

Admission to St Aldhelm's Academy is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does St Aldhelm's Academy cover?

St Aldhelm's Academy is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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

St Aldhelm's Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.