Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Quay School
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School information
| URN | 139498 |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Academy alternative provision converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 5-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Russell Arnold |
| Trust | SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | BH12 4HU |
| Pupils | 64 |
| FSM eligible | 67.7% |
Contact and identifiers
160 Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HU
www.thequayschool.com1202716910| DfE number | 1100 |
| UKPRN | 10040980 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2013 |
| GIAS updated | 13 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 17 Jun 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2025 |