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St Aldhelm's Academy

Poole, United Kingdom
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3.1 /5

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About St Aldhelm's Academy

St Aldhelm's Academy is an inclusive, student-centred community where young people are empowered and central to driving change and shaping the future of the education that we deliver.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Nadine Lapskas

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 3.3
Teaching Quality 3.3
Communication 3.5
Student Wellbeing 3.0
Facilities 3.1

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information โ€ข 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
49.5
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data โ€ข 2023-2024

35.1
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.58
Progress 8
Well below average
22.6%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
45.7%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

10.4% entered EBacc
5.5% achieved EBacc
164 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 12

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Parent
Parent Jun 24, 2024
1.0

"Shit whole"

The school is the worst because when you have mental health and you get in trouble for getting angry and shouting at the teachers they will put you in ISR for showing your feelings and the food here is absolutely shit๐Ÿคฎand they teachers will just piss you off Iโ€™m glad I have left and I will never have to come to this shit hole again so this is why I donโ€™t recommend coming to this school
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent May 18, 2023
2.0

"I'm fuming"

I get bullied all the time and they do nothing
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Feb 6, 2023
2.0

"rubbish school"

used to go to the school teachers an students didn't care about the behavior its honestly a poor school food is rubbish classrooms are breaking down and to many fights and people bringing vapes and fags in they did not help if needed.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Feb 1, 2023
5.0

"Swag school tbh"

Most swag school that ever swagged ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜Žโ˜˜๏ธโ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ’จ
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Ava Patel
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"Fantastic school for our daughters"

My daughter has settled in really well at St Aldhelm's Academy, the teachers and staff are all so welcoming and supportive. The facilities are excellent and the values of the school align perfectly with our own. I'm so impressed with the inclusive and student-centred community.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Parent
Parent Aug 16, 2022
4.0

"My opinion on our school"

We all say we don't like it here, but it is acc a good school, most of the teachers are nice, there isn't that much conflict (in my year anyway idk abt the younger ones) and the curriculum is really good; there are also lots of opportunities to try new things. I'm in my final year here (yr 11) and have gradually grown more comfortable to this school and its environment. As we've got older the people in my year are a lot more chilled out with each other and accepting, I'd say that starts coming in at around year 9 or so. There are obviously some issues - but nothing drastic, which is good - so I would recommend coming here. The food is not very nice, but u can buy stuff at Tesco's and they're meant to be bringing some new stuff in anyway, so it should improve๐Ÿ˜‚. I'm a prefect this year, so if you have any problems feel free to come talk to us (prefects and head boy + girl) :)
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
L
Lucy Reed
Parent Jun 10, 2022
4.0

"Some good things but room for improvement"

My daughter has been at St Aldhelm's Academy for a year now and while she has made some good friends and enjoyed some of the extracurricular activities, I do feel that the school could do more to support children with SEN. The admissions process could also be made clearer.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 4/5
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Parent
Parent Apr 30, 2022
3.0

"Balanced "

The students are so rude! And a few of the teacher do not care, but then again a few of them do. It's balanced, but some of the teachers are so unfair and rude. Plus the blazer rule is stupid, if I have a jumper with the school logo why do I need a blazer too? The receiptonists are so rude too and nosy! The food isn't the best, and the pasta has hairs in and there's no excuse for it (unless it's going through puberty) anyway yeh.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 2/5
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Benjamin Taylor
Parent Mar 15, 2022
5.0

"A great school with great community"

My son has made some fantastic friends at St Aldhelm's Academy and the teachers are all so passionate about their subjects. The broad and balanced curriculum is excellent and I love the way the school encourages mutual trust and respect between teachers and students.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 4/5
E
Emily Wilson
Parent Dec 20, 2020
4.0

"Excellent school with wonderful values"

I have very fond memories of my time at St Aldhelm's Academy, the school taught me so much not just academically but also about being a responsible and compassionate member of society. The school's commitment to shaping the future of education is truly inspiring.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Parent
Parent Dec 6, 2020
2.0

"An ex student point of view "

From a ex student from the school .
It was rubbish they didn't deal with bullying.
my grades were bad.
behaviour that was unacceptable I could go on
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent
Parent Oct 2, 2020
5.0

"Amazing!"

I absolutely love this school wouldnโ€™t change it for the world there is a good balance between teaching and relationships with the teachers. The teachers are outstanding and they never fail to make you smile. Most of the teachers I would say are like our adult friends and they are such good role models. Everyone who moans about our school should come and see for themselves just how good it is. Iโ€™m year 8 btw
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5

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