The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 70.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
70.2
26.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
96%
53.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
60%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.04
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Based on 173 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,199
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 5.3%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- POOLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Katie Etheridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2024 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Location
Gravel Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMontacute School
Special school · 421m away
Hillbourne Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Parkstone Grammar School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Magna Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Ad Astra Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Haymoor Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Broadstone First School
Primary · 1.3km away
Longspee School
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Poole Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Poole Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Poole Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Poole Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Poole Grammar School?
Poole Grammar School currently has 1,199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Poole Grammar School take?
Poole Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Poole Grammar School?
Poole Grammar School is in Poole, BH17 9JU, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Poole Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Poole Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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