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

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

Poole, BH15 3HY

1,059 Pupils

1,146 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

13.60% FSM %

547 Boys

512 Girls

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

St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England/Roman Catholic character.

It has 1,059 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,146. Current headteacher: Chris Barnett.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region	South West
Administrative District	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Parliamentary Constituency	Poole
Ward	Oakdale
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Church of England/Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10006158
URN	113893
Data Last Updated	02-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Wyn Jones	Chair of Governors	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Wyn Jones	Chair of Governors	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Headteacher Michael Antram	Governor	01/09/2016	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Melanie Barnett	Governor	10/06/2021	09/06/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Headteacher Chris Barnett	Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Melanie Barnett	Governor	10/06/2025	09/06/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Rev Penny Draper	Governor	01/09/2016	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Paul Griffin	Governor	21/10/2023	20/10/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Mark Halling	Governor	01/12/2023	30/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kerry Houston-Kypta	Governor	23/11/2024	22/11/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Nicholas Johnsson	Governor	01/08/2023	31/07/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr John Maguire	Governor	03/11/2021	02/11/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust

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Canford Heath Infant School

0.87 km • Poole

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0.93 km • Poole

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1.07 km • Poole

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Haymoor Junior School

1.16 km • Poole

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1.17 km • Poole

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Ocean Academy Poole

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole?

St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

How many pupils does St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole have?

St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole has 1,059 pupils, with a capacity of 1,146.

What is the age range at St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole?

St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.

What is the admissions policy at St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole?

The admissions policy at St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole is: Non-selective.

Is St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole a faith school?

Yes, St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole has a Church of England/Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole?

The Headteacher at St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole is Mr Chris Barnett.

Where is St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole located?

St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole is at Dale Valley Road, Oakdale, Poole, BH15 3HY, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority, South West.

Does St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole: Has a sixth form.

Is St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole currently open?

St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Chris Barnett

Dale Valley Road, Oakdale, Poole, BH15 3HY

01202740950

website.network.st-edwards.poole.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 113893

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026