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

Voluntary aided school · Poole · BH15 3HY

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,093

Local authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 1,093 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 14.1%. Religious character: Church of England/Roman Catholic.

Open schools in Poole
48
Secondary schools in Poole
8
Academies among open schools in Poole
75% (36)
Open schools in BH15
10
Secondary in BH15
3
Open schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole LA
117
Secondary in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole LA
21

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

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    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    0.8 miles away

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  • St Aldhelm's Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

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    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    1.2 miles away

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  • Parkstone Grammar School

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Poole · BH17 7EP · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    1.3 miles away

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  • Poole High School

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Poole · BH15 2BW · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    1.4 miles away

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  • Poole Grammar School

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Poole · BH17 9JU · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    1.4 miles away

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  • Oak Academy

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH11 9JJ · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    2.4 miles away

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  • The Cornerstone Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Poole · BH15 4BQ · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    2.4 miles away

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  • LeAF Studio

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    Bournemouth · BH11 9JW · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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    Status: Open

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Overview

School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
113893

Location

Address
Dale Valley Road, Oakdale
Postcode
BH15 3HY
Town
Poole
County
Dorset
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,093
Boys / girls
545 / 548
School capacity
1,146
Capacity fill
1,093 / 1,146 (95%)
Free school meals
14.1%
FSM pupils
128
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England/Roman Catholic
Governance
Voluntary aided school

Contact

Telephone
01202740950
Website
http://website.network.st-edwards.poole.sch.uk/

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