Poole High School
URN: 113907 • Poole BH15 2BW
Overview
- Name
- Poole High School
- URN
- 113907
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Gray (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Wimborne Road, Poole BH15 2BW
Summary
Poole High School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Poole, serving students from Year 7 to Year 13. With a current enrolment of 1,875 pupils and a capacity of 1,975, the school is committed to fostering a warm and caring environment that encourages academic and creative achievements. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, providing a broad curriculum that aims to challenge and inspire all students, preparing them for successful futures, including access to top universities.
The school's values centre around the principles of Value, Inspire, and Empower, promoting resilience, emotional maturity, and a strong work ethic among students. Poole High School emphasizes the importance of partnerships with families to support students' growth into well-rounded individuals. The school also prioritises safeguarding, with trained staff dedicated to ensuring the welfare and protection of all students.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Poole High School, with various enrichment opportunities available that encourage students to explore new cultural, physical, and artistic experiences. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where students can thrive and develop the skills necessary for life beyond education.
The school's values centre around the principles of Value, Inspire, and Empower, promoting resilience, emotional maturity, and a strong work ethic among students. Poole High School emphasizes the importance of partnerships with families to support students' growth into well-rounded individuals. The school also prioritises safeguarding, with trained staff dedicated to ensuring the welfare and protection of all students.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Poole High School, with various enrichment opportunities available that encourage students to explore new cultural, physical, and artistic experiences. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where students can thrive and develop the skills necessary for life beyond education.
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Nearby alternatives
- Parkstone Grammar School (77.7)
- Lytchett Minster School (69.1)
- St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole (63.7)
- Poole Grammar School (61.9)
- Magna Academy (53.1)
Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1975
- Pupils
- 1875
- Boys
- 1040
- Girls
- 835
- FSM %
- 18.80
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1875 | 1040 | 835 | 1975 | 18.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1875 | 1040 | 835 | 1975 | 18.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1913 | 1014 | 899 | 1975 | 16.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1913 | 1014 | 899 | 1975 | 16.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1936 | 1007 | 929 | 1975 | 16.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1882 | 949 | 933 | 1975 | 14.50 |
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