LeAF Studio

About LeAF Studio

LeAF Studio is a studio school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 13–19. It has 460 pupils on roll. It is part of AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.1 (2025/26). 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →

School Type

Studio schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 13–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

460 / 500 (92%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

24 September 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 9JW

Phone

01202578886

Head Teacher

Nadine Lapskas

Website

www.leafstudio.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is LeAF Studio?

LeAF Studio is a studio school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 13–19.

How many pupils does LeAF Studio have?

LeAF Studio has 460 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does LeAF Studio perform at GCSE?

Pupils at LeAF Studio achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.1 in 2025/26.

Is LeAF Studio part of an academy trust?

Yes — LeAF Studio is part of AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED.

Where is LeAF Studio?

LeAF Studio is located at Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 9JW.