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Poole Grammar School

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Poole Grammar School

Gravel Hill, Poole, BH17 9JU

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Boys

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2018

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

Academic picture

70.1school · 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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Confirm entry-year admission rules, places and selection requirements with the school or local authority.

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
70.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
56.8%
Basics 9-5
94.9%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

70.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2370.046.4
2023/2471.346.4
2024/2570.146.0

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+0.450.00
2023/24+0.550.00
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
60.2%
EBacc APS
6.41
EBacc 9-5
43.8%
EBacc 9-4
52.3%
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
40.02
A*-A Grades
40.4%
A*-B Grades
64.3%
AAB+ %
32.1%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 143 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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About Poole Grammar School

Poole Grammar School is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 205 responses), 89% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 70.1. The school has around 1,199 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Gravel Hill, Poole, BH17 9JU | More schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2024 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  2. Mar 2024 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. Jan 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Poole Grammar School

What is Poole Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Poole Grammar School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What do parents say about Poole Grammar School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 205 responses): 89% of parents would recommend Poole Grammar School.
What are Poole Grammar School's latest exam results?
Poole Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 70.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Poole Grammar School located?
Poole Grammar School is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH17 9JU).
How many pupils attend Poole Grammar School?
Poole Grammar School has around 1,199 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Poole Grammar School with other schools?
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