The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.0 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.0
7.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
13.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.04
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 310 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 174 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,875
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 19.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- TWYNHAM LEARNING
- Head
- Mrs Sian Phillips (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakdale Junior School
Primary · 477m away
Longfleet Church of England Primary School
Primary · 739m away
Old Town Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Stanley Green Infant Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Primary · 1.1km away
The Cornerstone Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Canford Heath Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Longspee School
Special school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Poole High School a selective school?
No. Poole High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Poole High School?
Poole High School currently has 1,875 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Poole High School take?
Poole High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Poole High School?
Poole High School is in Poole, BH15 2BW, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Poole High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Poole High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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