The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England/Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.4
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
9.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
69%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.28
Band 4Source: 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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 178 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 95 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,059
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 13.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Head
- Mr Chris Barnett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Dale Valley Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCanford Heath Infant School
Primary · 864m away
Canford Heath Junior School
Primary · 923m away
Longspee School
Special school · 1.1km away
Longspee Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Haymoor Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Livingstone Road Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Magna Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole a selective school?
No. St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole's Ofsted rating?
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole?
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole currently has 1,059 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole take?
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole?
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole is in Poole, BH15 3HY, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole have a sixth form?
Yes, St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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