The Quay School
Academy alternative provision converter in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
School details
| Type | Academy alternative provision converter |
|---|---|
| Age range | 5 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Pupils on roll | 69 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 133 |
| Free school meals | 71.60% |
| Trust or sponsor | SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Address | 160 Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HU |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.thequayschool.com |
| Telephone | 01202716910 |
| URN | 139498 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 29 April 2025, published 17 June 2025:
| Overall effectiveness | Not given (single-word overall grades were not awarded from September 2024) |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Read the Ofsted reports for this school
Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
Nearby schools
- Christchurch Learning Centre (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 10.4 km)
- The Eaglewood School (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 18.6 km)
- The Forum Centre (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 21.2 km)
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.