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Victoria Education Centre
12 Lindsay Road, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset, BH13 6AS, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.8 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
128
Capacity
130
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 86%, this school demonstrates a positive environment for students aged 3 to 19. The LocaleIQ score of 76.8 indicates that it outperforms 77% of schools, suggesting a strong overall performance. However, limited published data on academic progress means it's important for parents to seek further information about specific subjects and achievements.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (35 responses)
★★★★★3.5
My child is happy
94%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child feels safe
89%
I'd recommend this school
86%
My child makes good progress
80%
Progress is communicated
80%
Behaviour is good
77%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
69%
School has high expectations
63%
School keeps me informed
57%
Good range of extra-curricular
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.7%
White Other6.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed W+B African3.1%
Other2.3%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Asian Indian1.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Location
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50.72507, -1.91842 · BH13 6AS
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN113954
School typeNon-maintained special school
Websitewww.victoria.poole.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Victoria Education Centre rated by Ofsted?
Victoria Education Centre was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2019.
Is Victoria Education Centre a good school?
Victoria Education Centre scores 76.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Victoria Education Centre?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, Victoria Education Centre receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
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