Special schoolData as of May 2026

Victoria Education Centre

12 Lindsay Road, Branksome Park, Poole, BH13 6AS

A Good-rated special school in Poole.

Non-maintained special school

Pupils

128

Ages

3-19

FSM

22.6%

Capacity

130

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Victoria Education Centre

Victoria Education Centre is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 35 responses), 86% of parents would recommend this school. The school has around 128 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: 12 Lindsay Road, Poole, BH13 6AS | More schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Victoria Education Centre, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
Jul 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Victoria Education Centre

What is Victoria Education Centre's Ofsted rating?

Victoria Education Centre received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about Victoria Education Centre?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 35 responses): 86% of parents would recommend Victoria Education Centre.

Where is Victoria Education Centre located?

Victoria Education Centre is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH13 6AS).

How many pupils attend Victoria Education Centre?

Victoria Education Centre has around 128 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Victoria Education Centre with other schools?

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