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Parkstone Grammar School

Sopers Lane, Poole, BH17 7EP

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Girls

Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2017

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

68.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

68.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2369.546.4
2023/2467.846.4
2024/2568.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.260.00
2023/24+0.430.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 206 responses), 88% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.3. The school has around 1,248 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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 do parents say about Parkstone Grammar School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 206 responses): 88% of parents would recommend Parkstone Grammar School.
What are Parkstone Grammar School's latest exam results?
Parkstone Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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