Poole High School

Today we’ve been celebrating our Sixth Form students as they received their results and discovered where their next steps will take them.

Sixty-five per cent of students are progressing to university this year, with 72 per cent of those successfully securing their firm-choice destination and a further 19 per cent their insurance choice.

Of those progressing to higher education, 38 per cent have secured places at Russell Group universities – an increase of seven percentage points on last year.

Among the many individual successes are three students progressing to Oxford and Cambridge.

Pippa Marchant achieved an exceptional four A* grades and will study Medicine at the University of Cambridge, while Maisy Thomas will study Philosophy and Theology at the University of Oxford and Lucy Dickinson will take up a place at Oxford to study English Language and Literature.

Twenty-four students are progressing directly into employment this year, with their destinations being as ambitious and varied as the young people themselves.

Will Greenslade will continue Poole High School’s relationship with PKF-Francis Clark through an AAT apprenticeship, while Ben Le Brocq is awaiting final confirmation of an exciting opportunity with British Airways to pursue his ambition of becoming a pilot. Jenny Shute has also secured a role as a police constable with Dorset Police.

Mrs Stillman, deputy headteacher, said: "At Poole High School, we believe that success at Sixth Form is about far more than results alone.

It is about ensuring every young person leaves us with the knowledge, skills, confidence and opportunities to choose the next step that is right for them – whether that means university, an apprenticeship, employment, specialist training or another pathway entirely.

We are immensely proud of every student celebrating today.”

Due to the fantastic response to our September Parent Tours, we've added *extra places* to our existing tour dates.

If you're considering Poole High School for your child, this is a great opportunity to see the school in action on a normal working day. Meet members of our team, experience the atmosphere and discover what makes Poole High School such a special place to learn and grow.

https://booking.poolehigh.co.uk/

Once you've booked, you'll receive a confirmation email with everything you need to know before your visit.

We're looking for passionate and inspiring teachers to join Poole High School from January 2027.

Current vacancies:
• Teacher of English
• Teacher of Science

If you're committed to helping young people thrive and want to be part of a supportive, ambitious and collaborative school community, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now: https://www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies?sid=87

If you are considering Poole High School for your child in September 2027, this is the perfect opportunity to visit the school during the school day as part of a small group tour.

We have five dates available in September, and once booked, you’ll receive a confirmation email with all the details you need.

Book your tour today: https://booking.poolehigh.co.uk/

We're looking forward to welcoming prospective families to Poole High School this evening.

📅 Thursday 2nd July 2026
🕓 4.30pm–7.00pm (Last entry 6.30pm)

Meet staff and students, tour our facilities, explore departments and discover the opportunities available at Poole High School.

No booking required – we look forward to seeing you.

At Poole High School, visitors often tell us how much they value the warm welcome from our students, the supportive atmosphere and the wide range of opportunities available both inside and outside the classroom.

From sport and performing arts to clubs, trips and visits, we aim to help every child find their place and thrive.

Come and experience it for yourself at our Open Evening.

Today we said our official goodbye to our Year 11 students with a final assembly led by Mr Oxenham, Mrs Daniels, Mr Allard and Mr Melvyn-Smith.

Afterwards, it was time for one of the best traditions... school shirts covered in messages from friends and teachers, followed by a well-earned ice cream in the sunshine.

Thank you for the memories and everything you've brought to Poole High School over the last five years.

Good luck with whatever comes next. 💙

At our Open Evening on Thursday 2nd July, you'll have the chance to explore the many opportunities available to our students.

Visit our science laboratories, technology workshops, computer rooms, sports facilities, music rooms and much more. Meet the teachers who bring learning to life and hear directly from current students about their experiences.

Come and see what a typical day at Poole High School could look like for your child.

Poole High School will be open as normal Friday 26th June. The Year 6 transfer day will also go ahead as planned.

Students can still continue to wear their PE kit if they wish. Please remember to bring a filled water bottle, wear sun cream and a suitable hat.

Poole High School closed Thursday, 25th June.

This decision has been made because the Met Office has changed the alert for the area from amber and issued a red heat health alert for extreme heat today and Thursday – a red alert indicates a significant risk to life for even the healthy population. More information can be found here.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/heat-health-alerting-system

Temperatures are expected to reach exceptionally high levels, and guidance highlights that these conditions may pose a risk to all individuals, not just those who are more vulnerable.

The school will be closed on Thursday 25th June, in line with the period of highest risk identified in the weather warning.

Please note that at this time we intend the school to be open as usual on Friday 26th June.

Any visits or events scheduled for Thursday should be assumed to be cancelled.