How many pupils does Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School have?

Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School has 626 pupils enrolled.

Who is the head teacher of Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School?

The head teacher of Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School is Scott Tait.

What type of school is Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School?

Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School in?

Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School is in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School

Winston Avenue, Branksome, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset, BH12 1PG

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 3 February 2022). Last inspected 12 May 2026.

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626

Pupils

14.9%

Free school meals

1 September 2017

Opened

About this school

Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset. The school has 626 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 3 February 2022). Last inspected 12 May 2026. The Head Teacher is Scott Tait. The school is administered by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority. It belongs to HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST. The school has a Church of England religious character. It opened in 1 September 2017.

School details

Head Teacher: Scott Tait
Trust: HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Local authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
URN: 144873

Contact

01202715100 office@bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School are handled by the school or the local authority (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

66%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →