Poole Grammar School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Address | Gravel Hill, BH17 9JU |
| School Website | www.poolegrammar.com |
| Telephone | 1202692132 |
| URN | 136850 |
School Census
| Total | 1199 |
| Girls/Boys | 0/1199 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 0.0%/100.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 13.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 43 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 23/01/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 23/01/2018 | Good |
| 01/12/2015 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 23/01/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/12/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 26 March 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 26 November 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 23 January 2018 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 01 July 2016 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 01 December 2015 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 25 June 2014 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
| 09 January 2012 | Interim assessment | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 71 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 95.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 98.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 68.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.55 |
| Progress 8 | 0.52 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 69.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 95% |
| Entering EBacc | 75% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.5 |
| Progress 8 | 0.45 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 72.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 97% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 100% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 6.74 |
| Progress 8 | 0.25 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 364 |
| As first preference | 225 |
| As second preference | 93 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 168 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 368 |
| As first preference | 225 |
| As second preference | 88 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 168 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 310 |
| As first preference | 214 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 178 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.52% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 389 |
| As first preference | 262 |
| As second preference | 81 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 174 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 172 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 322 |
| As first preference | 212 |
| As second preference | 79 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 171 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 309 |
| As first preference | 215 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 174 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 296 |
| As first preference | 206 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 165 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 293 |
| As first preference | 208 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 175 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 319 |
| As first preference | 232 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 178 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.45% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 311 |
| As first preference | 237 |
| As second preference | 65 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 165 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 288 |
| As first preference | 200 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 161 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 70% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 36% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 7% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 33% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 12% |
| no | 88% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 80% |
| no | 20% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Montacute School
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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Hillbourne Primary School
(0.62 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Kitchener Crescent, , BH17 7HX