Poole High School
School Name: Poole High School Address: Wimborne Road Town/City: Poole County: Dorset Postcode: BH15 2BW Telephone Number: 01202 666988 Website: https://www.poolehigh.co.uk/
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2024 Trust: Twynham Learning Sponsor: Twynham Learning Federation
Headteacher: Mrs Sian Phillips
Capacity: 1975
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1891 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.4%
URN: 150883
DfE Number: 839/5407
UKPRN: 10095236
UPRN: 100041057190
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (E06000058)
Constituency: Poole (E14001429)
Electoral Ward: Poole Town (E05012674)
Easting & Northing: 401240E, 91655N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 43' 30.55" N 1° 59' 1.22" W
Plus Code: 9C2WP2G8+3G
DfE Record: View record
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- John Godber - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 September 2030.
- James Moseley - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 November 2029.
- Mrs Sian Phillips - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Nicola Quinnell - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 March 2027.
- Louise Stevens - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2029.