St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
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Attainment 8 of 46.4 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 46.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 65%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.09
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.12, 0.30]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Church of England/Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England/Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 175 | 46.4 | — | 64.6% | 68.6% | 4.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 177 | 44.8 | +0.09 | 61.6% | 44.6% | 4.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 178 | 46.4 | +0.18 | 68.0% | 33.0% | 4.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 177 | 48.6 | +0.15 | 69.0% | 38.0% | 4.3 |
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School information
| URN | 113893 |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Chris Barnett |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England/Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | BH15 3HY |
| Latest pupils | 175 |
| FSM eligible | 13.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Dale Valley Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3HY
http://website.network.st-edwards.poole.sch.uk/View local authority page1202740950| DfE number | 4610 |
| UKPRN | 10006158 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 2 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |