The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 128
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 22.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Head
- Mr Olu Odunsi (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
12 Lindsay Road, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset, BH13 6AS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeatherlands Primary School
Primary · 940m away
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Courthill Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Talbot Heath School
Independent · 1.4km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Primary · 1.4km away
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School
Independent · 1.5km away
The Quay School
Academy · 1.8km away
Langside School
Special school · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Victoria Education Centre's Ofsted rating?
Victoria Education Centre was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Victoria Education Centre?
Victoria Education Centre currently has 128 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Victoria Education Centre take?
Victoria Education Centre caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Victoria Education Centre?
Victoria Education Centre is in Poole, BH13 6AS, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Victoria Education Centre have a sixth form?
Yes, Victoria Education Centre has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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