Best Grammar Schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
5 grammar schools found
Key Facts
- In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, there are 5 grammar schools, accounting for 1.8% of the total 285 schools in the area, with a total of 5,636 pupils.
- These schools have achieved 100% Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, with 3 Outstanding and 1 Good rating out of 4 inspected, surpassing the national average of 90.0%.
- The grammar schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have a Progress 8 score of 0.56 and an Attainment 8 score of 65.98, outperforming the national averages of 0.00 and 46.10 respectively.
- With 5.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.50, and 83.9% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths, these schools demonstrate strong performance and resource management in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
CS
Canford School
Wimborne, BH21 3AD
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils646
P/T Ratio–
Bournemouth School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bournemouth, BH8 9PY
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+0.71
Attainment 873.3
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,284
BS
Bournemouth School for Girls
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bournemouth, BH8 9UJ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.54
Attainment 871.7
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,259
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 grammar schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.56 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 66.0 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,624 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.