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Poole High School

Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 2BW

A Good-rated secondary school in Poole.

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Pupils

1,875

Ages

11-18

FSM

19.8%

Attainment 8

50.9

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2016

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

50.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

25.5%

Basics 9-5

55.6%

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

56.6%

EBacc APS

4.66

EBacc 9-5

31.9%

EBacc 9-4

46.1%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

35.05

A*-A Grades

22.7%

A*-B Grades

47.6%

AAB+ %

12.5%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% data available for 2024/25 only

Based on 162 students entered

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About Poole High School

Poole High School is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 117 responses), 95% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.9. The school has around 1,875 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 2BW | More schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted inspection history

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

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Sept 2022 — School remains Good (predecessor: Poole High School)
Nov 2016 — Good (predecessor: Poole High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Poole High School

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Frequently asked questions about Poole High School

What is Poole High School's Ofsted rating?

Poole High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.

What do parents say about Poole High School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 117 responses): 95% of parents would recommend Poole High School.

What are Poole High School's latest exam results?

Poole High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Poole High School located?

Poole High School is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH15 2BW).

How many pupils attend Poole High School?

Poole High School has around 1,875 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Poole High School with other schools?

View Poole High 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.