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Poole Grammar School

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Poole Grammar School

Gravel Hill, Poole, BH17 9JU

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Boys
Pupils
1,199
Ages
11-18
FSM
5.3%
Attainment 8
70.1
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2018

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

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
60.2%
EBacc APS
6.41
EBacc 9-5
43.8%
EBacc 9-4
52.3%
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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

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Nearby

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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). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 70.1. The school has around 1,199 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 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

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 are Poole Grammar School's latest exam results?
Poole Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 70.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View Poole 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.