
Head: Katie Etheridge
A competitive boys' grammar school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with a Good Ofsted rating.
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Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
0
Pupils
Max Score
141
Cutoff Score
121
86% of max
Distance Cutoff
7.5 mi
Applications
313
Offers Made
176
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Located in Poole within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council area. Priority given to boys resident within the BCP local authority area.
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Process
All admissions appeals will be heard within 40 school days of the published deadline or within 30 school days of the date that the appeal was lodged on the CASA online portal, whichever is the later date. Following the hearing, decision letters will be sent, where possible, within five school days of the end of the hearing.
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
Bournemouth/Poole
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 4 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing English, Mathematics, Reasoning. GL Assessment format. Qualifying score varies per school.
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
70.2
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
96%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
98%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
60%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.42
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
51%
Higher Education
−17pp vs grammar avg
55%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Physics
310 entries
50%
+4.3pp vs school
Biology
310 entries
50%
+4.3pp vs school
Chemistry
310 entries
50%
+4.3pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
42 entries
0%
-45.7pp vs school
German
46 entries
37%
-8.7pp vs school
Strongest at
Chemistry
96 entries
50%
+0.4pp vs school
Physics
80 entries
50%
+0.4pp vs school
Economics
76 entries
50%
+0.4pp vs school
Watch list
Psychology
36 entries
47%
-2.4pp vs school
Biology
72 entries
47%
-2.4pp vs school
Not enough data to derive strengths and areas for improvement.
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 6. For specific A-level subjects, students typically need grade 6 or above in the relevant GCSE subject. Some subjects may have higher requirements.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,199 / 1,375(87%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 6. For specific A-level subjects, students typically need grade 6 or above in the relevant GCSE subject. Some subjects may have higher requirements.
1:18.4
Staff:Pupil Ratio
96.16%
Qualified Teachers
4.01%
Absence Rate
6.82%
Persistent Absence
The school occupies a spacious site with modern teaching facilities, science laboratories, sports facilities including playing fields and courts, performing arts facilities, library, and dedicated sixth form centre. Recent investments have upgraded IT infrastructure and teaching spaces.
Sports
Astroturf pitch, Sports Hall, Gym
STEM
Science labs, IT suites, Technology workshops
Arts
Drama theatre, Music rooms, Art studios
Library
Modern library facility with extensive book collection, digital resources, study spaces, and computer access. The library supports both independent study and research across all subjects.
Capital Projects
Recent investments in IT infrastructure, refurbishment of science laboratories, improvements to sports facilities, and ongoing maintenance and enhancement of teaching spaces to support modern learning requirements.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
Annual residential trip to France, Exchange programme with a school in Germany
Community Service
Uniform
Navy blue blazer with school badge, white shirt, school tie, grey trousers, black shoes. Sixth form have a smart casual dress code with navy blue jumper or cardigan.
School Meals
Poole Grammar School offers a compelling mixture of high-quality, nutritious food choices, and are committed to providing a freshly cooked food service in a convenient and fun way. All our meals are cooked on site by our own professional team led by a fully qualified Catering Manager. The school is proud to be in receipt of a Food for Life Gold Award for promoting healthy, environmentally sustainable eating. All lunch meals are £2.70 each. We use a cashless system where parents purchase credit via parentpay. The credit is attached to the student's ID card.
Homework Policy
Students must ensure that they know what homework has been set by regularly checking the school's electronic homework log; spend the allocated amount of time on the homework to ensure that the work is completed to a high standard; ensure that work submitted in response to a homework task is entirely their own work; not copy work; submit their work by the deadline set. If students need an extension to the deadline they must contact the appropriate teacher at least 24 hours in advance of the deadline.
Behaviour Policy
At Poole Grammar School, we believe that high standards of behaviour are essential for creating a safe, respectful and focused learning environment where every student can thrive. Our approach to behaviour is rooted in mutual respect, positive relationships, and clear expectations. We are committed to supporting all students in developing self-discipline, resilience and a strong sense of responsibility.
Mobile Phone Policy
No student should have their mobile phone visible at all during the school day. Phones should be turned off and left in a bag or locker. The only exception is for students who use their phones for medical needs such as diabetes monitoring. Some students will need to use their phones at the end of the school day to access their bus pass. Mobile phones will be confiscated and students will be sanctioned.
SEND Provision
The school recognises that students' behaviour may be impacted by a special educational need or disability (SEND). All students with a SEND will have an Individual Learning Plan and their behavioural needs will be documented in that document. Teachers may be asked to support students with Quality First Teaching strategies such as short, planned movement breaks, adjusting seating plans, adjusting uniform requirements, training for staff in understanding conditions such as autism, and use of separation spaces where students can regulate their emotions during a moment of sensory overload.
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Nearest Station: Poole Station
Transport Info
The school is located on Gravel Hill, Poole, with good transport links. Students can access the school by car, public bus services, or dedicated school transport. The school is approximately 2 miles from Poole town centre and has parking facilities available.
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