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St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Michael Antram

location_onPoole, BH15 3HY

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,099

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Attainment 8

46.4

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

#1,480 of 3,216 nationally

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St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in Poole, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole is a voluntary aided school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,059 pupils on roll, of whom 14% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.4, placing the school #15 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and #1,480 of 3,216 nationally. 50.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 29.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 9.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.28 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.4

Grade 5+ E&M

50.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.8%

Entering EBacc68.60%

EBacc APS4.27

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44.60%

EBacc APS3.99

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS4.05

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS4.27

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.52

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS4.36

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS4.08

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.28

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.0%

Achieving A*–A9.2%

Achieving A*–B29.1%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate94.5%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate86.20%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate91.80%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate90.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 November 2022

Inspection Report

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03 May 2017

Inspection Report

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30 April 2013

Inspection Report

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08 June 2011

Inspection Report

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27 May 2010

Inspection Report

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15 May 2007

Inspection Report

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27 January 2003

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-05-03

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-04-30

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-05-27

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.0%(21 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,059 pupils. During this period, there were 31 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,059	31	2.9%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,073	57	5.3%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,060	52	4.9%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,072	70	6.5%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,074	42	3.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,091	45	4.1%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,099	41	3.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,099	35	3.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,113	30	2.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,110	17	1.5%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,122	33	2.9%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,089	34	3.1%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,100	11	1.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,098	37	3.4%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,056	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,056	31	2.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,054	28	2.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,064	15	1.4%	3.1%	3
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,064	39	3.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,074	41	3.8%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,071	40	3.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,077	27	2.5%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,081	42	3.9%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,055	21	2.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,062	18	1.7%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,065	28	2.6%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 67 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 39 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 30 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 22 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree45%

agree43%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree30%

agree46%

disagree17%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree47%

agree25%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

not applicable18%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes24%

no76%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree42%

agree26%

disagree13%

strongly disagree16%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree60%

agree28%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree28%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree47%

agree42%

disagree9%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree48%

disagree2%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree39%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree52%

agree32%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England/Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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