Alternative provision academy · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

The Quay School

Alternative provision
Ages 5–18

Term dates

Alternative provision academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's full dates

Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Alternative provision academy
Phase: Alternative provision
Ages: 5–18
Pupils: 69 (capacity 133)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Phone: 01202716910
Address: 160 Herbert Avenue, Poole, BH12 4HU
Website: thequayschool.com

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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