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LeAF Studio

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 9JWSecondaryAges 13–19MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Sep 2024
Progress 8
-0.18
Below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#1,967
of 3,141 nationally

About LeAF Studio

LeAF Studio is a state secondary school in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority, and it serves a fairly specific niche: it takes pupils from age 13 to 19, rather than the more common 11–16 or 11–18 model. Within the LA’s 25 same-type schools, it ranks 18th by Progress 8 score, placing it in the bottom half locally. The top-performing peers in the area are Glenmoor Academy, The Bournemouth and Poole College, and Poole Grammar School, all of which post significantly higher Progress 8 scores. LeAF Studio is also some distance from the nearest Outstanding-rated school, Winton Academy, which sits about 2.9 km away. The school operates at near capacity, with 460 pupils against a capacity of 500, and just under a quarter of its students (23.5%) are eligible for free school meals, which is a useful marker of the intake’s socioeconomic profile.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range13 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHolloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 9JW
HeadteacherNadine Lapskas
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils460
Free School Meals (FSM)23.5%
School Capacity460 / 500 (92% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Sept 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 21 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
TheatreAstro TurfLibrarySwimming PoolSports HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

NetballSwimmingHockeyDanceTennisGymnasticsRoundersRowingRugbyMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingDramaEco ClubBook ClubDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:15

Source: leafstudio.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LeAF Studio

LeAF Studio has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.