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Parkstone Grammar School
Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.3 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,248
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving an impressive GCSE Attainment 8 score of 68.5, placing it in the top 4% nationally. Additionally, 98% of students attain grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, reflecting a high level of student achievement. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 88% of respondents expressing happiness with the school, although the EBacc entry rate of 46% could suggest room for improvement in this area.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 68.5 | Top 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 98% | Top 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 90% | Top 4% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 46% | Top 16% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 44% | Top 16% UK |
Parent View (206 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School has high expectations
93%
My child feels safe
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child makes good progress
91%
My child is happy
90%
Behaviour is good
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School keeps me informed
85%
School supports development
81%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.4%
Asian Indian6.6%
White Other6.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
Mixed Other2.6%
Asian Other1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Other0.8%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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50.74587, -1.98682 · BH17 7EP
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN136368
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Parkstone Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Parkstone Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is Parkstone Grammar School a good school?
Parkstone Grammar School scores 93.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Parkstone Grammar School?
Based on 206 Ofsted Parent View responses, Parkstone Grammar School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Parkstone Grammar School in GCSEs?
Parkstone Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 68.5. 98% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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