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Poole High School
Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BW, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.5 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,875
Capacity
1,975
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in GCSEs, where it ranks in the top 26% nationally for Attainment 8. Parent satisfaction is notably high at 95%, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, while 44% of students progress to university, only 8% attend top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 23 November 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.0 | Top 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 78% | Top 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 56% | Top 25% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 57% | Top 14% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 46% | Top 14% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 44% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 150 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (117 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
School has high expectations
96%
I'd recommend this school
95%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
89%
Progress is communicated
86%
School keeps me informed
84%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
40%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.1%
White Other7.4%
Asian Indian1.8%
Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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50.72452, -1.98380 · BH15 2BW
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN150883
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.poolehigh.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Poole High School rated by Ofsted?
Poole High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 November 2016.
Is Poole High School a good school?
Poole High School scores 74.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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 Poole High School?
Based on 117 Ofsted Parent View responses, Poole High School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Poole High School in GCSEs?
Poole High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.0. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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