Open Free School Secondary Mixed

LeAF Studio

Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 9JW
Part of: AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED (Multi-academy trust)
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LeAF Studio
Bournemouth, BH11 9JW
460 Pupils
500 Capacity
13–19 Age Range
23.50% FSM %
198 Boys
262 Girls
About LeAF Studio

LeAF Studio is an Free Schools for pupils aged 13–19 based in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 460 pupils on roll. School capacity: 500. Current headteacher: Nadine Lapskas.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Studio schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region South West
Administrative District Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Parliamentary Constituency Bournemouth West
Ward Kinson
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
Opened 01-09-2012
UKPRN 10038733
URN 138385
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Lianne Chorley Chair of Local Governing Body 04/11/2025 01/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Shirley Thompson Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2018 18/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Margot Ballen Local Governor 01/01/2025 01/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lianne Chorley Local Governor 01/11/2023 01/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Karim Descombes Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Liz Evesham Local Governor 14/06/2021 31/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adeyemi Famojuro Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dan Ford Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Oliver Yeats Local Governor 06/01/2025 06/01/2029 Elected by school staff
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Frequently Asked Questions
LeAF Studio is a Studio schools (group: Free Schools) in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
LeAF Studio has 460 pupils, with a capacity of 500.
LeAF Studio caters for pupils aged 13 to 19.
The admissions policy at LeAF Studio is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at LeAF Studio is Mrs Nadine Lapskas.
LeAF Studio is at Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 9JW, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority, South West.
Sixth form at LeAF Studio: Has a sixth form.
LeAF Studio is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Nadine Lapskas
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 9JW
01202578886
www.leafstudio.co.uk
Location
BH11 9JW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138385
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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