The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 68% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Ages
- 5–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 64
- Capacity
- 53%
- FSM
- 67.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Russell Arnold (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
160 Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Aldhelm's Academy
Secondary · 370m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Primary · 553m away
Manorside Academy
Primary · 739m away
Winchelsea School
Special school · 937m away
Heatherlands Primary School
Primary · 945m away
Livingstone Road Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Lion Works School
Independent · 1.4km away
Langside School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Quay School's Ofsted rating?
The Quay School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Quay School?
The Quay School currently has 64 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Quay School take?
The Quay School caters for pupils aged 5 to 18.
Where is The Quay School?
The Quay School is in Poole, BH12 4HU, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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