The Quay School
URN: 139498 • Poole BH12 4HU
Overview
- Name
- The Quay School
- URN
- 139498
- Type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE DELTA EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 58.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Russell Arnold (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202716910
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 160 Herbert Avenue, Poole BH12 4HU
Summary
The Quay School is an academy alternative provision located in Poole, serving a mixed-gender student body of 64 pupils, with a capacity for 121. The school is dedicated to providing full-time education for young people who are unable to access mainstream schooling. It focuses on personalized learning opportunities within a supportive and creative environment, aiming to help students take responsibility for their education and achieve their potential.
The school prides itself on outstanding leadership, which fosters a positive atmosphere for both staff and students. The curriculum is designed to be flexible and tailored to meet individual needs, encouraging students to overcome barriers to their success. The Quay School actively collaborates with parents, carers, and local schools to ensure a comprehensive support system for its students.
With multiple sites across the area, including locations at Parkstone, Harbourside, Pebble Lodge, and Poole Hospital, The Quay School is well-integrated into the community. This multi-site approach allows for diverse learning experiences and resources, enhancing the educational journey for all students.
The school prides itself on outstanding leadership, which fosters a positive atmosphere for both staff and students. The curriculum is designed to be flexible and tailored to meet individual needs, encouraging students to overcome barriers to their success. The Quay School actively collaborates with parents, carers, and local schools to ensure a comprehensive support system for its students.
With multiple sites across the area, including locations at Parkstone, Harbourside, Pebble Lodge, and Poole Hospital, The Quay School is well-integrated into the community. This multi-site approach allows for diverse learning experiences and resources, enhancing the educational journey for all students.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- BCP We Are With You newsletter (download)
- Pupil Premium Report (download)
- TQS Newsletter Winter 24 (download)
- Autism Central (download)
- Reading Newsletter Spring (download)
- Headteacher’s Welcome (other)
- Policy Documents (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Arts University Bournemouth (70.2)
- Bournemouth University (70.2)
- Langside School (62.1)
- Winchelsea School (57.2)
- Montacute School (54.1)
Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 5 - 18
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE DELTA EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 121
- Pupils
- 64
- Boys
- 34
- Girls
- 30
- FSM %
- 67.70
- Open date
- 2013-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 64 | 34 | 30 | 121 | 67.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 71 | 41 | 30 | 121 | 70.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 80 | 55 | 25 | 121 | 53.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 80 | 55 | 25 | 121 | 53.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 70 | 49 | 21 | 121 | 44.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 84 | 54 | 30 | 121 | 42.20 |
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