Poole High School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Poole, BH15 2BW
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 26% in England
9 of 22 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils
1,891
First preferences per place
0.98
2026/27
Absence
8.7%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | — | — | 51.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | — | — | 56% | |
| Average English grade | — | — | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | — | — | 5.1 | |
| Grade 5+ science | — | — | 58% |
78% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Cornerstone Academy · 1.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 28% in England
- St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole · 1.2 mi · No rating · Top 48% in England
- Parkstone Grammar School · 1.5 mi · Not judged · Top 4% in England
- Magna Academy · 1.8 mi · Good · Bottom 36% in England
- Poole Grammar School · 2.1 mi · Not judged · Top 4% in England
- St Aldhelm's Academy · 2.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 4% in England
Best secondary schools in Poole · Best secondary schools in Dorset
The neighbourhood
Poole High School is in Poole Town (typical home £257,500, crime very high).
What is Poole High School's Ofsted rating?
Poole High School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Poole High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Poole High School is in the top 26% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.