Best Schools in Poole
88 schools in Poole
Key Facts
- Poole is home to 88 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools and 100.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
- Primary schools in Poole have 59.1% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 10,360 pupils across 35 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Poole outperform national averages, with a Progress 8 score of 0.12, Attainment 8 score of 53.08, and 59.5% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- In Poole, the pupil-teacher ratio is 22.72 in primary schools and 16.21 in secondary schools, with £7,793 spent per primary pupil and £7,763 per secondary pupil, compared to national averages of 18.10 and £7,460.
Top Nurseries in Poole
45 nurseries in Poole
Top Primary Schools in Poole
35 primary schools in Poole
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School
Poole, BH14 9JY
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils260
P/T Ratio–
Canford Heath Infant School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Poole, BH17 8PJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.4%
Pupils358
P/T Ratio22.2
Top Secondary Schools in Poole
7 secondary schools in Poole
Poole High School
Poole, BH15 2BW
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils1,875
Parkstone Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Poole, BH17 7EP
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.43
Attainment 867.8
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,248
Poole Grammar School
Ofsted
Good
Poole, BH17 9JU
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+0.55
Attainment 871.3
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,199
MA
Magna Academy
Ofsted
Good
Poole, BH17 8RE
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.09
Attainment 844.9
Eng+Maths61%
Pupils966
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Poole
1 sixth form colleges in Poole
Top Independent Schools in Poole
3 independent schools in Poole
Frequently Asked Questions
Poole has 88 schools, including 35 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 45 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 3 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.08 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 51.0 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,261 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.