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St Aldhelm's Academy
Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HS, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.1 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
841
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy serves 841 students and demonstrates solid performance in GCSEs, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 33.6, placing it in the top 96% nationally. However, only 45% of pupils attain a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. The school has a limited entry into the EBacc, with just 14% of students participating, indicating a potential area for growth in academic breadth.
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Last inspected: 2 March 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 33.6 | Bottom 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 45% | Bottom 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 22% | Bottom 5% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 14% | Bottom 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 8% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.3%
White Other9.0%
Black African3.6%
Mixed Other3.0%
Other2.4%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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50.74256, -1.93346 · BH12 4HS
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN136206
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.staldhelms-academy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Aldhelm's Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Aldhelm's Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 March 2016.
Is St Aldhelm's Academy a good school?
St Aldhelm's Academy scores 15.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Aldhelm's Academy in GCSEs?
St Aldhelm's Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.6. 45% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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