The Quay School
160 Herbert Avenue, Poole, BH12 4HU
Year 1 - Year 13 (ages 5-18)
Not applicableAcademy alternative provision converterMixed
About the school
“The Quay School provides full time education for young people who are not accessing mainstream schools. We aim to provide personalised learning opportunities in a creative and supportive environment where young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and aim for success.”
Open since 1997. Became an academy in April 2013, continuing the school that was already there.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 17 June 2025
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership and managementOutstanding
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Not applicable
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
Visit the school's website for admissions details →Details
- Number of pupils
- 64
- Multi-academy trust
- SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Phone
- 01202716910
- Website
- www.thequayschool.com