Parkstone Grammar School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Address | Sopers Lane, BH17 7EP |
| School Website | www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1202605605 |
| URN | 136368 |
School Census
| Total | 1224 |
| Girls/Boys | 1224/0 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 100.0%/0.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 80 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/10/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/10/2017 | Outstanding |
| 17/12/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/10/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 17/12/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 67.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 92.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 100.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 47.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.96 |
| Progress 8 | 0.43 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 69.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 98% |
| Entering EBacc | 55% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.24 |
| Progress 8 | 0.27 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 71.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 95% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 99% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 6.38 |
| Progress 8 | 0.36 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 358 |
| As first preference | 227 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 191 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 185 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 378 |
| As first preference | 238 |
| As second preference | 103 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 192 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 184 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 349 |
| As first preference | 227 |
| As second preference | 90 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 191 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 178 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.46% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 410 |
| As first preference | 266 |
| As second preference | 103 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 182 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 340 |
| As first preference | 240 |
| As second preference | 73 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 194 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 188 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 318 |
| As first preference | 242 |
| As second preference | 56 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 180 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 313 |
| As first preference | 220 |
| As second preference | 78 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 174 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 312 |
| As first preference | 212 |
| As second preference | 73 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 176 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 339 |
| As first preference | 241 |
| As second preference | 78 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 175 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 304 |
| As first preference | 231 |
| As second preference | 56 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 168 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.52% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 315 |
| As first preference | 250 |
| As second preference | 55 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 165 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 66% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 79% |
| no | 21% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
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