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LeAF Studio
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JW, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.7 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
460
Capacity
500
Ages
13–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 93% of parents recommending it. The school achieves above-average GCSE results, particularly in maths and English, with 68% of students attaining grade 4 or higher in these subjects. However, the percentage of students progressing to university is relatively low at 39%, and only 3% gain entry to top-third universities, indicating room for improvement in post-secondary outcomes.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 42.4 | Bottom 31% 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%. | 68% | Top 45% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 12% | 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 |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 39% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 3% | Below avg |
Based on 96 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (86 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School has high expectations
92%
Behaviour is good
90%
Good range of subjects
86%
My child makes good progress
85%
School supports development
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
School keeps me informed
81%
Progress is communicated
80%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.8%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Other0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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50.76513, -1.92088 · BH11 9JW
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN138385
School typeStudio schools
Websitewww.leafstudio.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is LeAF Studio rated by Ofsted?
LeAF Studio was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is LeAF Studio a good school?
LeAF Studio scores 66.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about LeAF Studio?
Based on 86 Ofsted Parent View responses, LeAF Studio receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at LeAF Studio in GCSEs?
LeAF Studio achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.4. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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