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Parkstone Grammar School

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Parkstone Grammar School

Sopers Lane, Poole, BH17 7EP

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Girls
Pupils
1,248
Ages
11-18
FSM
6.7%
Attainment 8
68.3
Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2017

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment or local consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Registration usually opens in the spring and closes by early July, before the test in September of Year 6. Confirm the exact dates with the local authority or consortium.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
68.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
55.2%
Basics 9-5
89.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
46.2%
EBacc APS
6.11
EBacc 9-5
41.4%
EBacc 9-4
44.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
41.78
A*-A Grades
43.3%
A*-B Grades
74.8%
AAB+ %
26.4%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 147 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Nearby

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About Parkstone Grammar School

Parkstone Grammar School is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.3. The school has around 1,248 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Parkstone Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2024 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  2. Apr 2024 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  3. Oct 2017 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Parkstone Grammar School

What is Parkstone Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Parkstone Grammar School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Parkstone Grammar School's latest exam results?
Parkstone Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Parkstone Grammar School located?
Parkstone Grammar School is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH17 7EP).
How many pupils attend Parkstone Grammar School?
Parkstone Grammar School has around 1,248 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Parkstone Grammar School with other schools?
View Parkstone Grammar School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.