What Poole High School does

Poole High School is a state-funded secondary school located on Wimborne Road in Poole, Dorset, England, serving students from Year 7 through Year 13 (including a Sixth Form). Founded in 1939, the school operates as part of the Twynham Learning multi-academy trust under the governance of CEO Mr Gareth Morris, with day-to-day leadership provided by Headteacher Mrs Sian Phillips. The school delivers a comprehensive curriculum across 20+ departments including traditional academic subjects, vocational BTEC courses in Sport, and enrichment programmes such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

The school's core educational offering spans Key Stage 3, GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC qualifications, with Sixth Form A-Level subjects covering Art, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design Technology, English, French, Geography, Health and Social Care, History, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Physical Education, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science, Sociology, Criminology, Extended Project Qualification, and TASS. A distinctive Expressly Academic Testing programme admits up to 32 high-ability pupils (10% of intake) per year based on Key Stage 2 National Curriculum assessments in English, Mathematics, and Reasoning. The school holds a Music Mark Award (2020) and maintains partnerships with Bournemouth University, Springpod, Centre VR, YMCA, and Twynham Learning.

As a state-funded institution, the school generates no commercial revenue from tuition; funding flows through the BCP Council admissions framework and government per-pupil grants channelled via the Twynham Learning multi-academy trust. The school employs approximately 122 staff and uses standard educational technology platforms including Arbor (parent portal), Wisepay (payments), Microsoft Sharepoint (governance), and Microsoft Forms (admissions testing). Marketing is limited to the school's official website and termly newsletters rather than commercial channels, consistent with its public-sector status.

Name

Poole High School

Legal name

Poole High School

Website

https://poolehigh.co.uk

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Poole High School is a state-funded UK secondary school in Poole, Dorset, serving Year 7-13 students under the Twynham Learning multi-academy trust. It offers GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC courses plus selective Expressly Academic Testing for high-ability pupils.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• GCSE programmes
• A-Level courses
• Sixth form education
• Vocational BTEC courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Poole

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Poole High School is a UK state-funded secondary school providing comprehensive education for students aged 11-18 across Year 7 through Year 13 (including Sixth Form). The school delivers a full curriculum spanning Key Stage 3, GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC vocational qualifications across 20+ subject departments, complemented by enrichment activities including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, international trips, and Personal Development Days. The school also offers a selective Expressly Academic Testing programme for up to 32 high-attaining pupils per year.

Product overview

Poole High School is a UK secondary school offering a unified educational service spanning Years 7-13. The core educational offering includes GCSE-level curriculum for Years 7-11, A Level courses (Religious Studies, Psychology, Politics, Physical Education and others), BTEC vocational courses in Sport, and a Sixth Form provision. The school also offers the Expressly Academic Testing Programme for academically able students. Enrichment activities include the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and various clubs. The main products are the academic programmes at Key Stage 3, GCSE, A Level and BTEC levels, plus the selective Expressly Academic class for gifted pupils.

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Products and services

• Secondary School Curriculum (Year 7-11) Core secondary education programme for students aged 11-16, covering Key Stage 3 and GCSE study across 20+ departments including English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Languages, Arts, and Technology. Designed for students in the BCP Council catchment area.
• Sixth Form Curriculum (Year 12-13) Post-16 education programme offering A-Level courses across 20+ subjects including Art, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design Technology, English, French, Geography, Health and Social Care, History, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Physical Education, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science, Sociology, Criminology, and Extended Project Qualification, plus TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme). Designed for students aged 16-18 preparing for university entry, including Russell Group university applications.
• BTEC National Diploma in Sport Two-year programme equivalent to 2 A levels, combining academic study and practical sports sessions to provide core knowledge and study skills to progress to higher education or employment in the sport sector.
• BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sport Two-year vocationally based programme equivalent to 1.5 A levels, offering a broad basis of study for the sport sector combining practical sports activity with academic study.
• Expressly Academic Testing Programme Partial academic selection programme offering a single Expressly Academic class for up to 32 academically able pupils (10% of intake). Testing is based on Key Stage 2 National Curriculum including English, Mathematics, and Reasoning assessments. For Year 7 2027 admission, testing date is 3 October 2026 with application deadline 18 September 2026.
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award Programme National award programme offered to students, providing opportunities for personal development through outdoor activities, volunteering, physical activity, and skill development. Designed for students seeking personal enrichment alongside academic study.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Twynham LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-Academy Trust (MAT) that Poole High School is part of. Twynham Learning comprises multiple schools in the Dorset area. The trust provides governance, leadership support, and shared educational resources. CEO: Mr Gareth Morris, located at Sopers Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF.
• Bournemouth Bay Teacher Training PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeacher training partnership that provides initial teacher training places and professional development for educators. Listed as a useful link on the school website.
• More BusminorOthersSchool bus service provider offering dedicated bus routes to Poole High School students. School-specific bus timetables available through More Bus website.
• AspensminorOthersCatering company providing food services to the school. Mentioned in newsletters as conducting food surveys for students.
• Bournemouth UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal university partner that offers summer school programs for Poole High School students to experience university life and explore degree options.
• Centre VRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM enrichment partner that delivered virtual reality experiences for students as part of the school's enrichment day activities.
• SpringpodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline platform partner providing a University Hub offering virtual work experience, university tasters, and career exploration resources for students.
• YMCAminorOthersCharity partner for the SleepEasy fundraising event, which raises awareness and funds for youth homelessness.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Parkstone Grammar School: Selective girls' grammar school in Poole. Direct local competitor for state secondary enrollment and for girls seeking selective post-16 provision, sharing the same BCP Council admissions geography.
• Bournemouth School: Selective boys' grammar school located in Bournemouth, immediately adjacent to Poole. Competes for the same academically able students in the BCP Council catchment, making it a direct comparator for the Expressly Academic stream at Poole High.
• St Edward's School (Poole): Roman Catholic secondary school in Poole serving the local Catholic and wider community. Competes for the same BCP Council area families, with faith-based positioning as a differentiator.
• The Bourne Academy: Local state secondary school serving the Bournemouth/Poole area. Non-selective comprehensive competing with Poole High for the same pool of families who do not opt into selective schools.
• Poole Grammar School: Selective boys' grammar school in Poole, same town as Poole High School. Direct local competitor for state secondary places, particularly for higher-attaining families choosing selective education.
• Twynham School: Post-16 sixth form college in Christchurch, also part of the Twynham Learning MAT. Directly comparable as a Poole/Dorset-based state secondary/post-16 institution serving the same student catchment with overlapping A-Level/BTEC offerings.
• Magna Academy: Non-selective secondary school in Poole operated by a local academy trust. Comparable state comprehensive alternative in the Poole/BCP area, competing directly for non-selective secondary applicants.

Regional players

• Corfe Hills School: Secondary school located in Wareham, Dorset, serving a broader Dorset catchment. Comparable 11–18 state secondary provider with sixth form, though operating in a slightly different geographic sub-region from Poole.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/poole-high-school

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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