Poole Grammar School
Poole Grammar School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Poole, BH17, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area. It has 1,224 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (13 May 2025): Outstanding in 2 areas, Good in 3 areas. It is listed as selective; check the school’s grammar / 11+ entrance requirements.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 2 areas, Good in 3 areas — inspected 13 May 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Good |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.55 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 70.2 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 95.5 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 176 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 40.02 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B | 2024/25 |
A level students | 140 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,224 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 5.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 16.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 13.59% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 0.83% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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