Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Academy converterPrimaryAges 3–11MixedChurch of England
Winston Avenue, Branksome, Poole, BH12 1PG
Head Teacher · Mr Scott Tait
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Key facts
Pupils603Capacity 630
OfstedReport cardInspected 12 May 2026
TrustHamwic Education Trust
Free school meals14.9%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 12 May 2026.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Early yearsStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleNearby schools for the same ages
- Talbot Primary School0.6 mi
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole0.7 mi
- Heatherlands Primary School0.8 mi
- St Mark's Church of England Primary School0.9 mi
- The Quay School1.0 mi