Victoria Education Centre12 Lindsay Road , Poole

Victoria Education Centre, based in Poole, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a non-maintained special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Victoria Education Centre currently has around 128 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 68% boys and 32% girls. Around 22.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 16.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 53.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.7%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .