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Poole High School

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Poole High School

Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 2BW

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2016

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

50.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

50.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2024/2550.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
56.6%
EBacc APS
4.66
EBacc 9-5
31.9%
EBacc 9-4
46.1%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 162 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

The Bournemouth and Poole College
1.54 km away · Further education
The Cornerstone Academy
1.68 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Longspee Academy
1.8 km away · Academy special converter
Good
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
2.26 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Parkstone Grammar School
2.38 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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