Poole High School
URN: 150883 • Poole BH15 2BW
Overview
- Name
- Poole High School
- URN
- 150883
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- TWYNHAM LEARNING
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 44.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sian Phillips (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202666988
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wimborne Road, Poole BH15 2BW
Summary
Poole High School is a mixed secondary academy 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 prides itself on fostering a warm and caring environment that encourages academic and creative achievements. The school’s ethos is built around resilience, learning, and compassion, aiming to prepare students to become well-rounded, world-ready individuals.
The curriculum at Poole High School is designed to offer a broad range of subjects, ensuring that every student has access to appropriately challenging educational pathways. The school has a strong track record of students progressing to top universities, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and inclusivity. The community is diverse, and the school actively promotes values of kindness, politeness, and emotional maturity among its students.
Support for students is a key focus, with initiatives in place for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Pupil Premium. The school values partnerships with families, recognizing the importance of collaboration in fostering student growth and well-being. Overall, Poole High School aims to create a nurturing environment where students can thrive both academically and personally.
The curriculum at Poole High School is designed to offer a broad range of subjects, ensuring that every student has access to appropriately challenging educational pathways. The school has a strong track record of students progressing to top universities, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and inclusivity. The community is diverse, and the school actively promotes values of kindness, politeness, and emotional maturity among its students.
Support for students is a key focus, with initiatives in place for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Pupil Premium. The school values partnerships with families, recognizing the importance of collaboration in fostering student growth and well-being. Overall, Poole High School aims to create a nurturing environment where students can thrive both academically and personally.
Useful links
- Governors Site (governance)
- Report Absence (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- Leave of absence Request Form (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions for Year 7 (other)
- In Year Admissions Parents (other)
- Policies (other)
- Website Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Parkstone Grammar School (77.7)
- Lytchett Minster School (69.1)
- Poole High School (67.5)
- St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole (63.7)
- Poole Grammar School (61.9)
Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- TWYNHAM LEARNING
- Capacity
- 1975
- Pupils
- 1875
- Boys
- 1029
- Girls
- 846
- FSM %
- 19.80
- Open date
- 2024-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1875 | 1029 | 846 | 1975 | 19.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1975 |
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