Poole High School Catchment Area
Poole High School is a academy converter secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1875 pupils, and a capacity of 1975 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,875
Pupils
1,975
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Poole High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Poole High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole catchment area documents →Poole High School — School Information
- Full address
- Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 2BW
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 19.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 150883
Other Secondary Schools in Poole
If Poole High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Poole are the next closest alternatives.
Lytchett Minster School Catchment Area
Foundation school · BH16 6JD
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BH15 3HY
St Aldhelm's Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BH12 4HS
Parkstone Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH17 7EP
Poole Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH17 9JU
The Cornerstone Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BH15 4BQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Poole High School
Is Poole High School oversubscribed? ▾
Poole High School is operating close to its capacity of 1975 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Poole High School? ▾
Admission to Poole High School is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Poole High School cover? ▾
Poole High School is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Poole High School? ▾
Poole High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.