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The Quay School
160 Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HU, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.2 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
64
Capacity
133
Ages
5–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
48%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a remarkable LocaleIQ score of 99.2, this school stands out as a top choice in the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole area. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% of respondents expressing happiness with the school, indicating strong community support. While specific academic performance data is limited, the overall positive feedback and high ratings suggest a nurturing and effective educational environment for students aged 5 to 18.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Parent View (20 responses)
★★★★4.1
Progress is communicated
100%
My child feels safe
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
My child is happy
90%
School supports development
90%
School has high expectations
90%
Good range of subjects
85%
School responds to concerns
80%
Good range of extra-curricular
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.4%
Mixed W+B African3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
White Other3.1%
White Irish1.6%
Location
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50.73953, -1.93127 · BH12 4HU
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN139498
School typeAcademy alternative provision converter
Websitewww.thequayschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Quay School rated by Ofsted?
The Quay School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is The Quay School a good school?
The Quay School scores 99.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% 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 The Quay School?
Based on 20 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Quay School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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