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St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole is a voluntary aided secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1059 pupils, and a capacity of 1146 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,059

Pupils

1,146

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole — School Information

Full address
Dale Valley Road, Oakdale, Poole, BH15 3HY
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Church of England/Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
13.6% of pupils
DfE URN
113893

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If St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Poole are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole

Is St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole oversubscribed?

St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole is operating close to its capacity of 1146 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole?

St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole cover?

St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole 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 St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole?

St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.