The Quay School
Academy alternative provision converter · Ages 5–18 · Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Quay School is an alternative provision school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for ages 5–18 (academy alternative provision converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 29 April 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- 160 Herbert Avenue, Poole, BH12 4HU
- Type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Ages
- 5–18
- Council
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Pupils on roll
- 69 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 69.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 29 April 2025
Strengths
- “Due to the high aspirations and expectations of the school, pupils re-engage with learning and thrive.”
- “Pupils are happy, safe and nurtured with understanding and expertise.”
- “Across the different sites, pupils delight in learning a range of subjects.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 18 June 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
- Winchelsea School 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Lion Works School 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Langside School 0.9 mi Standards maintained
- Victoria Education Centre 1.1 mi Standards maintained
- Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Talbot Heath School 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Longspee Academy 1.9 mi Good
- Montacute School 2.3 mi School remains Good