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Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JU, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.6 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,199
Capacity
1,375
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 3% nationally and a remarkable 98% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is high, with 89% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. However, while the EBacc entry rate stands at 60%, some may wish for more information on the range of subjects offered.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 70.2 | Top 3% 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 3% 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%. | 96% | Top 3% 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%. | 60% | Top 10% 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%. | 52% | Top 10% UK |
Parent View (205 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Good range of subjects
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
Progress is communicated
88%
School supports development
82%
Behaviour is good
81%
School keeps me informed
69%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.6%
White Other7.0%
Asian Indian5.8%
Mixed W+Asian5.2%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Other0.9%
Black African0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Location
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50.75462, -1.98017 · BH17 9JU
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN136850
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.poolegrammar.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Poole Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Poole Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Poole Grammar School a good school?
Poole Grammar School scores 96.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% 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 Poole Grammar School?
Based on 205 Ofsted Parent View responses, Poole Grammar School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Poole Grammar School in GCSEs?
Poole Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 70.2. 98% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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