St Aldhelm's Academy Catchment Area
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.
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.
Lytchett Minster School Catchment Area
Foundation school · BH16 6JD
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BH15 3HY
Parkstone Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH17 7EP
Poole Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH17 9JU
The Cornerstone Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BH15 4BQ
Magna Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BH17 8RE
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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.