Academy · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

St Aldhelm's Academy

Secondary
Ages 11–16

Term dates

Academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's full dates

Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–16
Pupils: 808 (capacity 900)
Gender: Mixed
Diocese: Diocese of Salisbury
Academy trust: AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01202732500
Address: Herbert Avenue, Poole, BH12 4HS
Website: staldhelms-academy.co.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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