Open Other Mixed

The Quay School

160 Herbert Avenue, Poole, BH12 4HU
Part of: SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
64 Pupils
133 Capacity
5–18 Age Range
67.70% FSM %
34 Boys
30 Girls
About The Quay School

Located in Poole (BH12 4HU), The Quay School is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 5–18 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

It has 64 pupils on roll. School capacity: 133. Current headteacher: Russell Arnold.

Data for The Quay School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy alternative provision converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region South West
Administrative District Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Parliamentary Constituency Poole
Ward Newtown & Heatherlands
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-04-2013
UKPRN 10040980
URN 139498
Data Last Updated 13-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andy Pearce Chair of Local Governing Body 24/06/2021 23/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisle Smith Chair of Local Governing Body 26/06/2025 22/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Debbie Hines Local Governor 22/03/2023 21/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Muhammad Mustafa Local Governor 06/03/2025 06/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jenni Palmer Local Governor 07/11/2024 06/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Darren Rowe Local Governor 06/11/2025 06/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisle Smith Local Governor 23/03/2023 26/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
The Quay School is a Academy alternative provision converter (group: Academies) in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
The Quay School has 64 pupils, with a capacity of 133.
The Quay School caters for pupils aged 5 to 18.
The Headteacher at The Quay School is Mr Russell Arnold.
The Quay School is at 160 Herbert Avenue, Poole, BH12 4HU, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority, South West.
The Quay School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Russell Arnold
160 Herbert Avenue, Poole, BH12 4HU
Location
Quick Summary
URN 139498
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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