Victoria Education Centre
URN: 113954 • Poole BH13 6AS
Overview
- Name
- Victoria Education Centre
- URN
- 113954
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Olu Odunsi (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202763697
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 12 Lindsay Road, Poole BH13 6AS
Summary
Victoria Education Centre is a non-maintained special school located in Poole, serving a mixed-gender population of 128 students, with a capacity for 130. The school is dedicated to providing an inclusive and bespoke educational experience, focusing on the individual needs of each student. Its ethos is encapsulated in the acronym LIFE: Love of Learning, Independence, Future, and Enrichment, which guides all aspects of teaching and support.
The curriculum at Victoria Education Centre is designed to be innovative and personalised, aiming to foster self-esteem, confidence, and a love for learning. The school boasts excellent facilities, including a hydrotherapy pool, multi-sensory room, and a woodland trail, which enhance the therapeutic and educational offerings. A dedicated multi-disciplinary team works collaboratively to support students' academic and personal development.
As part of the Shaftesbury family of services, the school emphasizes community involvement and the importance of preparing students for fulfilling futures. The values of respect, inclusivity, and personal growth are central to the school's mission, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all learners.
The curriculum at Victoria Education Centre is designed to be innovative and personalised, aiming to foster self-esteem, confidence, and a love for learning. The school boasts excellent facilities, including a hydrotherapy pool, multi-sensory room, and a woodland trail, which enhance the therapeutic and educational offerings. A dedicated multi-disciplinary team works collaboratively to support students' academic and personal development.
As part of the Shaftesbury family of services, the school emphasizes community involvement and the importance of preparing students for fulfilling futures. The values of respect, inclusivity, and personal growth are central to the school's mission, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all learners.
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Nearby alternatives
- Arts University Bournemouth (70.2)
- Bournemouth University (70.2)
- Langside School (62.1)
- The Quay School (58.9)
- Winchelsea School (57.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 130
- Pupils
- 128
- Boys
- 87
- Girls
- 41
- FSM %
- 22.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-07-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 128 | 87 | 41 | 130 | 22.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 110 | 73 | 37 | 130 | 18.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 86 | 53 | 33 | 130 | 19.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 86 | 53 | 33 | 130 | 19.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 76 | 50 | 26 | 130 | 22.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 81 | 51 | 30 | 130 | 27.30 |
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