SUMMER 2025
Key Stage 4
Poole High School is proud to report another year of strong academic progress. In core subjects, almost 80% of students achieved benchmark grades in both English and Maths, exceeding the national average by more than 10%. Almost 25% of all grades awarded across all subjects were grade 7 or higher, reflecting the high standards and aspirations of our learners. These results underscore Poole High School’s dedication to academic excellence and its effectiveness in preparing students for the next stage of their education.
Attainment-8: 47.17 GCSE English & Maths Grade 5+: 56% GCSE English & Maths Grade 4+: 78% Pupils entered for EBacc: 55% EBacc APS: 4.63 *Pupils staying in education or going into employment: 95% *2022 leavers (this is the latest DfE data) The full accounting of the latest Poole High School GCSE results from the Department for Education can be found here.
Sixth Form
We are incredibly proud of our students, whose dedication, resilience, and hard work over recent years have led to remarkable academic and personal achievements. This year, we are thrilled to celebrate that over 65% of our large Sixth Form cohort have progressed to university, with a growing number securing places at prestigious Russell Group institutions, a trend that continues to rise. Additionally, a number of students have opted to defer for a year, with their placement guaranteed for 2026. Degree Apprenticeships have also provided popular destinations, which include organisations such as Siemens, the RAF, JP Morgan and Baggette.
Popular university courses among our students this year included Psychology, Law, Mathematics, Criminology, Medicine, Computer Science, and a variety of sport-related courses, reflecting both the breadth of interests and the strength of our academic provision.
Our first-ever cohort of T-level Accounting and Finance students achieved exceptional grades, and we are delighted that many have progressed to working in the industry.
Our Year 12 students have also performed strongly, with over 100 students gaining their AS level in Core Mathematics. We look forward to building on this success with them next year.
Our large school and Sixth Form offer an exceptional range of post-16 study options, including A levels and vocational courses. Every course is delivered by expert subject specialists, ensuring our students receive high-quality teaching and support throughout their academic journey.
Average Grade (Academic Best 3): B- Average Points (Academic Best 3): 35.65 Average Grade (Vocational): Distinction Average Points (Vocational): 34.22 Grades at A*/A: 23% *After Post-16 Study, Poole High School students which: Stayed in education*: 34% Entered an apprenticeship: 5% Entered employment: 34% Not in education or employment: 17% Destination unknown: 10% *2022 leavers (this is the latest DfE data) The full accounting of the latest Poole High School Post-16 results from the Department for Education can be found here.
