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  • Parkstone Grammar School
  • Poole Grammar School
  • Lytchett Minster School
  • Magna Academy
  • St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
  • Poole High School
  • The Cornerstone Academy
  • St Aldhelm's Academy
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Poole Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Poole. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Poole

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State · Secondary & Post-16
#2POOLE
#428England

Parkstone Grammar School

Sopers Lane, Poole, BH17 7EP
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,222 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School192 offers / 375 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1POOLE
#304England

Poole Grammar School

Gravel Hill, Poole, BH17 9JU
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,199 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School176 offers / 313 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6POOLE
#2,664England

Lytchett Minster School

Post Green Road, Purbeck, Poole, BH16 6JD
Dorset council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,526 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School251 offers / 460 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4POOLE
#2,060England

Magna Academy

Ashdown Close, Adastral Road, Poole, BH17 8RE
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
960 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School176 offers / 482 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3POOLE
#2,016England

St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole

Dale Valley Road, Oakdale, Poole, BH15 3HY
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,072 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Church of England & Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School170 offers / 635 applications
Subscription: 3.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
Unranked

Poole High School

Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 2BW
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
A-Level
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School319 offers / 708 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary
#5POOLE
#2,449England

The Cornerstone Academy

Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4BQ
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
668 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School103 offers / 140 applications
Subscription: 1.4xOversubscribed
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary
#7POOLE
#3,556England

St Aldhelm's Academy

Herbert Avenue, Poole, BH12 4HS
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
844 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School177 offers / 248 applications
Subscription: 1.4xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Poole

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Neighbourhoods in Poole

Branksome is a popular residential pocket within the Poole area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Poole and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7St Aldhelm's AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
St Aldhelm's Academy#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Canford Heath is a popular residential pocket within the Poole area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Poole and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Magna AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Magna Academy#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Gravel Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Poole area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Poole and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Poole Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneGood
Poole Grammar School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Hamworthy is a popular residential pocket within the Poole area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Poole and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5The Cornerstone AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Cornerstone Academy#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Lytchett Minster is a popular residential pocket within the Poole area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Poole and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Lytchett Minster SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Lytchett Minster School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Oakdale is a popular residential pocket within the Poole area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Poole and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, PooleStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of England & CatholicGood
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England & Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Parkstone is a popular residential pocket within the Poole area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Poole and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Parkstone Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
N/APoole High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Parkstone Grammar School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Poole High SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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