Poole Grammar School

Admissions reality

How competitive entry really is, what scores mean, and where the waiting-list picture is strong enough to trust.

Full exam brief

Application funnel

11+ entryHigh competitionStable

Applicants per place

Not publicly confirmed

demand

Qualifying score

No official score

stage one

Final offer score

Not published

Official sources explain the test and eligibility clearly, but they do not publish a simple final offer score for Year 7 on the evidence provided.

Competition trend intelligence

Medium confidenceClassAce intelligence

Official evidence shows consistent oversubscription messaging, but no published year-by-year score series was found in the supplied material.

ClassAce estimate, not official data

Score banding

11+

SafeIndicative range where a child looks comfortably competitive.

Not published

CompetitiveBorderline zone where ranking and cohort strength matter.

No official score

BorderlineTreat this as uncertainty territory rather than a reliable cut-off.

Waiting-list floor not published

Offer score trend

Official evidence shows consistent oversubscription messaging, but no published year-by-year score series was found in the supplied material.

Historical trend data is not yet strong enough to show confidently.

Waiting list intelligence

On-time admissions appeals for September 2026 Year 7 places will be heard in May and June 2026.

The school offers a late entrance test for missed registrations, but official guidance says successful candidates from the September test 'will be given priority over those taking the late test'.

Common mistakes parents make

Misconceptions we hear most often about this school

Misconception 1

Being marked eligible in the 11+ does not automatically guarantee a place.

Qualifying as selective-eligible is only the first hurdle. Final allocation depends on oversubscription criteria, and distance from the school is frequently the deciding factor.

Misconception 2

The consortium test is shared across BCP grammar schools, but allocation still depends on school preferences and oversubscription rules.

Parents often assume the highest scorers get priority. In practice, once a child meets the selective threshold, proximity to the school can matter more than raw score.

Misconception 3

Late testing is possible, but official guidance says September test candidates are prioritised over late test candidates.

This means there's no single pass mark to aim for. Preparation should focus on performing strongly across all areas rather than targeting a specific number.

What we're still researching

Transparency about gaps in our intelligence. We actively pursue this data and will update when available.

General Entry

Category gender

Seeking data

Competition ratio (applicants per place)

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Latest offer score threshold

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Year 7 Entry

Year 7 applicants per place

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Year 7 qualifying score

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