How many pupils does The Quay School have?

The Quay School has 64 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is The Quay School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Quay School is part of SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is The Quay School?

The Quay School is located at 160 Herbert Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4HU.

The Quay School

160 Herbert Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4HU

Not rated

Inspected 29 April 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

5–18

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy alternative provision converter

Type

About The Quay School

The Quay School is an academy alternative provision converter in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 5–18. It has 64 pupils on roll. It is part of SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST. 69.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →
School Type: Academy alternative provision converter
Age Range: Ages 5–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 64 / 133 (48%)
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 29 April 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

69.6%

Free school meals

1.4%

EAL

21.9%

SEN support

75%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

25.2

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

4.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

10.96

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.5 vs 2023/24

£46,819

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,757 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

3.4

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£37,770

Spend per pupil

£39,670

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: 160 Herbert Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4HU
Phone: 01202716910
Headteacher: Russell Arnold
Website: www.thequayschool.com

Academy Trust

SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

Support Staff

Reintegration and Outreach Learning Mentor - The Quay School

PermanentFull time£29,071 - £33,119 (actual salary for term time only £24,878 - £28,342)

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Quay School?: The Quay School is an academy alternative provision converter in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 5–18.
How many pupils does The Quay School have?: The Quay School has 64 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is The Quay School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Quay School is part of SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is The Quay School?: The Quay School is located at 160 Herbert Avenue, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 4HU.

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