The Quay School vs St Aldhelm's Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Quay School
Poole
St Aldhelm's Academy
Poole
Overview
Phase
All-through
Secondary
Type
Academy alternative provision converter
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
5–18
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
69
808
Capacity
133
900
Occupancy
52%
90%
FSM %
71.6%
45.4%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Inadequate
Personal Development
Outstanding
Inadequate
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Inadequate
Last Inspected
Apr 2025
Mar 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
35.6
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
27.6%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-