Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
99%
Capacity
626
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 626 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Scott Tait, it falls under Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6684th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 50 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 153 applications for 71 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 67 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Gymnastics, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Science Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Winston Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 1PG |
| Headteacher | Scott Tait |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Number of Pupils | 626 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.9% |
| School Capacity | 626 / 630 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Feb 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6684th of 13,686
Nationally
630th of 1,469
In South West
26th of 50
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed71
153
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
67 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Winston Avenue, Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 1PG
Winston Avenue, Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 1PG
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