The Quay School
The Quay School is a special or alternative provision school (Academy alternative provision converter), ages 5–18, in Poole, BH12, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area. It has 69 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (29 April 2025): Outstanding in all 4 graded areas.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding in all 4 graded areas — inspected 29 April 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Outstanding |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Term dates
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 69 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 69.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 1.4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 75% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 21.88% | 2024/25 |
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