# The Quay School — Poole, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews

## Contact

- **Address:** 160 Herbert Avenue, Parkstone, Poole BH12 4HU
- **Phone:** 01202 716910
- **Website:** https://www.thequayschool.com
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/poole/the-quay-school-14640

## About

The Quay School provides full time education for young people who are not accessing mainstream schools. We aim to provide personalised learning opportunities in a creative and supportive environment where young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and aim for success.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Mar 2015
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Mar 2015

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A life-changing experience for my son!: The Quay School has been a game-changer for my son. The individualised learning approach has helped him thrive in a supportive and creative environment. We couldn't be more grateful for the school's values and commitment to its students. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Good, but some areas for improvement: We've been at The Quay School for a few months, and while we appreciate the school's values and commitment to its students, we've encountered some issues with communication and organisation. That being said, the staff are caring and the facilities are lovely, so we're hoping things will improve with time. *(Mar 2022)*
- **4/5** — A welcoming community: We've been at The Quay School for a year now, and we've been so impressed by the sense of community. The staff are caring and supportive, and the facilities are top-notch. My son is thriving in his learning, and we're grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this school. *(Oct 2021)*
- **5/5** — Excellent facilities and staff: My daughter attended The Quay School for two years, and we were consistently impressed by the facilities and staff. The school's commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment for its students is truly commendable. We would highly recommend the school to anyone. *(Jun 2020)*

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