Poole High School, Poole
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
No inspection data available
At a Glance
22.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
117 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
20.4
Avg class size
92
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
1,891 pupils
1,975 capacity
84 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Poole
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Poole
Admissions Demand - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Places available
4,071
Applications
3,669
Got 1st preference
85.9%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.74597%
Overall absence
25.45115%
Persistent absence
1,607
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Poole High School
Oakdale Junior School
Longfleet Church of England Primary School
Old Town Infant School and Nursery
Stanley Green Infant Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Ocean Academy Poole
Canford Heath Junior School
Canford Heath Infant School
Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School
Hamworthy Park Junior School
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