LeAF Studio
Studio schools secondary school in Bournemouth (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Based in Bournemouth we provide a bespoke education for 13 19-year-olds, combining core curriculum with vocational studies. We opened in September 2012 and moved into our modern and versatile building in September 2013. LEAF Studio is home to Performing Arts and Sport specialism programmes. LEAF Studio are proudly part of Authentic Education Group .
Ofsted made the following key judgements following school inspection on 24 September 2024: Our aim is for every learner to be able to move seamlessly from LEAF Studio into employment, professional performance, or university, equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to purposefully engage in all of the challenges and opportunities they will experience.
Students will graduate from the LEAF Studio with: Relevant sector specific skills and experience in an industry of individual interest. Confidence to apply their learning in a workplace setting. Ambition to be successful in their chosen career field. Clear direct on how to fulfil their career ambitions.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Badminton
- Boxing
- Dance
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Netball
- Rugby
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 138385
- Type
- Studio schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Constituency
- Bournemouth West
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2012
Governing body (4 current, 4 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lianne Chorley | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Adeyemi Famojuro | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Oliver Yeats | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lianne Chorley | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Karim Descombes Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Dan Ford Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Margot Ballen Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Liz Evesham Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record