LeAF Studio

{{independent sources|date=August 2016}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}} {{Use British English|date=February 2023}} {{Infobox school | name = LeAF Studio | image = | image_size = | alt = | caption = | motto = | established = {{Start date|2012|09|01|df=y}} | closed = | type = [[Studio school]] | admissions = | trust = | religious_affiliation = | president = | head_label = Principal | head = Nadine Lapskas | r_head_label = | r_head = | chair_label = | chair = | founder = | language = | address = Holloway Avenue | location = [[West Howe]] | city = [[Bournemouth]] | district = | postal_code = BH11 9JW | coordinates = {{coord|50.765125|-1.922183|type:edu|format=dms|display=it}} | county = [[Dorset]] | country = [[England]] | local_authority = [[Bournemouth Borough Council|Bournemouth]] | urn = 138385 | ofsted = yes | staff = | capacity = | enrolment =  | gender = [[Mixed-sex education|Mixed]] | lower_age = 13 | upper_age = 19 | houses = | colours = | publication = | free_label1 = | free_text1 = | free_label2 = | free_text2 = | free_label3 = | free_text3 = | website = http://www.leafstudio.co.uk }}

'''LeAF Studio''' is a [[co-educational]] [[studio school]] located in the [[West Howe]] area of [[Bournemouth]] in the [[English county]] of [[Dorset]]. The school specialises in education for aspiring athletes and performing artists, with an emphasis on teaching through enterprise and real work experience.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/about-us.html|title=About Us|publisher=studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk}}</ref>

The school was established in September 2012, and was initially co-located at [[Oak Academy]]. However the school relocated to its own purpose-built premises in September 2013. The school was rated as 'Good' in its first [[Ofsted]] inspection in January 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/features/education/11702283.___A_delightful_place_to_learn________LeAF_Studio_celebrates_first_ever_Ofsted_inspection/|title="A delightful place to learn" – LeAF Studio celebrates first ever Ofsted inspection|work=Bournemouth Echo}}</ref>

LeAF Studio is part of the North Bournemouth Learning and Achievement Federation (LeAF)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studioschoolstrust.org/studio-schools/open/leaf-studio|title=LeAF Studio|publisher=Studio Schools Trust}}</ref> which operates the LeAF Campus. The campus includes Elm Nursery, Elm Primary Academy, Oak Academy and LeAF Studio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/leaf-community-campus/|title=LeAF Community Campus|publisher=studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk|access-date=22 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160517141109/http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/leaf-community-campus/|archive-date=17 May 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Elite Athlete Academy== The Elite Athlete Academy of LeAF Studio offers a dedicated educational and sports education programme for high performance competitive or professional athletes from any sporting discipline.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/elite-athlete-academy/|title=Elite Athlete|publisher=studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk|access-date=22 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141125013234/http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/elite-athlete-academy/|archive-date=25 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The curriculum of the Elite Athlete Academy requires all pupils to study an amount of core [[General Certificate of Secondary Education|GCSEs]] including Sport, while students in the [[sixth form]] have the option to study from a range of [[A-level]]s and [[Business and Technician Education Council|BTECs]]. The curriculum is designed to be flexible around the needs of students training requirements for their dedicated sports.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/post-16-curriculum.html|title=Elite Athlete Post 16 Curriculum|publisher=studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk|access-date=22 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160517141223/http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/post-16-curriculum.html|archive-date=17 May 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Many students compete both nationally and internationally in a wide variety of sports. These include: * [[Yasmin Kaashoek]], England National (Beach) Volleyball - 9th, FIVB U17 World Championships * [[Georgia Hall]], International Pro-Golfer and Double-Gold Medalist at the Youth Olympics <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/10228210.LeAF_Studio__why_we_love_our_school/|title = LeAF Studio: Why we love our school}}</ref> *[[Nathan Johnstone]], BJJ - 2nd, World Junior Championships

==Stage & Screen School== The Stage & Screen School of LeAF Studio offers a dedicated educational and performing arts education programme for who have ambitions to pursue a career in one of the many Performing Arts Industries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/stage-and-screen/|title=Stage & Screen|publisher=studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk|access-date=22 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160517141142/http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/stage-and-screen/|archive-date=17 May 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The curriculum of the Stage & Screen School requires all pupils to study an amount of core GCSEs including performing arts courses, while students in the sixth form have the option to study from a range of A-levels and BTECs. Performing arts courses offered by the school include Dance, Acting / Drama, Musical Theatre, Music, Music Technology and Production and Production Arts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk/performing-arts-14-16-curriculum.html|title=Performing Arts - 14-16 Curriculum|publisher=studioschool.leaf.bournemouth.sch.uk}}</ref>

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==External links== *[http://www.leafstudio.co.uk LeAF Studio official website]

[[Category:Schools in Bournemouth]] [[Category:Studio schools]] [[Category:Educational institutions established in 2012]] [[Category:2012 establishments in England]] [[Category:Upper schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole]]