Poole High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Address | Wimborne Road, BH15 2BW |
| School Website | www.poolehigh.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1202666988 |
| URN | 113907 |
School Census
| Total | 1859 |
| Girls/Boys | 847/1012 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.6%/54.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 309 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 19.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 23/11/2016 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 23/11/2016 | Good |
| 23/06/2015 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 23/11/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/06/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 27 September 2022 | School inspection | View |
| 23 November 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 10 December 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 23 June 2015 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 08 December 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 29 June 2011 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 03 November 2010 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 20 May 2008 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 07 November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 15 March 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 72.20% |
| Entering EBacc | 55.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.67 |
| Progress 8 | 0.54 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 73% |
| Entering EBacc | 56% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.64 |
| Progress 8 | 0.72 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 77% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.84 |
| Progress 8 | 0.53 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 691 |
| As first preference | 261 |
| As second preference | 246 |
| As third preference | 140 |
| Total Offers Made | 303 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 261 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 827 |
| As first preference | 348 |
| As second preference | 269 |
| As third preference | 160 |
| Total Offers Made | 321 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 283 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 795 |
| As first preference | 324 |
| As second preference | 256 |
| As third preference | 166 |
| Total Offers Made | 322 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 276 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 885 |
| As first preference | 357 |
| As second preference | 304 |
| As third preference | 169 |
| Total Offers Made | 324 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 267 |
| second preference offers | 39 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 794 |
| As first preference | 359 |
| As second preference | 282 |
| As third preference | 153 |
| Total Offers Made | 321 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 300 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.39% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 819 |
| As first preference | 398 |
| As second preference | 278 |
| As third preference | 143 |
| Total Offers Made | 325 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 287 |
| second preference offers | 37 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 730 |
| As first preference | 345 |
| As second preference | 256 |
| As third preference | 128 |
| Total Offers Made | 325 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 279 |
| second preference offers | 40 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 609 |
| As first preference | 247 |
| As second preference | 236 |
| As third preference | 126 |
| Total Offers Made | 310 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 247 |
| second preference offers | 38 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 626 |
| As first preference | 252 |
| As second preference | 213 |
| As third preference | 161 |
| Total Offers Made | 321 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 252 |
| second preference offers | 42 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 688 |
| As first preference | 315 |
| As second preference | 254 |
| As third preference | 119 |
| Total Offers Made | 322 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 277 |
| second preference offers | 38 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 655 |
| As first preference | 309 |
| As second preference | 240 |
| As third preference | 106 |
| Total Offers Made | 320 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 279 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| dont know | 12% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 86% |
| no | 14% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Oakdale Junior School
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: School Lane, , BH15 3JR
Longfleet Church of England Primary School
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Jolliffe Avenue, , BH15 2HF