Special schoolData as of May 2026

Montacute School

3 Canford Heath Road, Poole, BH17 9NG

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Pupils

Ages

2-18

FSM

45.3%

Capacity

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

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Progress 8?

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9-7 Grades

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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 Montacute School

Montacute School is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 92 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: 3 Canford Heath Road, Poole, BH17 9NG | More schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Montacute School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2023 — School remains Good
Apr 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Montacute School

What is Montacute School's Ofsted rating?

Montacute School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.

What are Montacute School's latest exam results?

Montacute School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Montacute School located?

Montacute School is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH17 9NG).

How many pupils attend Montacute School?

Montacute School has around 92 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Montacute School with other schools?

View Montacute School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.