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Grammar schools in and near Poole

All 2 grammar schools in Poole, and the nearest just outside.

2 schools in Poole

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  1. Poole Grammar School

    Poole, BH17 9JU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Poole grammar schools average.

    243 first choices, 177 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1670.2

    Poole grammar schools 68.9England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.2%Poole grammar schools 5.1%
    Pupils
    1,224
    Pupils per teacher
    18.6
    View school Poole Grammar School
  2. Parkstone Grammar School

    Poole, BH17 7EP · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Poole grammar schools average.

    213 first choices, 192 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1667.6

    Poole grammar schools 68.9England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.0%Poole grammar schools 5.1%
    Pupils
    1,241
    Pupils per teacher
    17.3
    View school Parkstone Grammar School

Just outside Poole

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Poole.

  1. Bournemouth School

    4.7 miles from Poole · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Poole grammar schools average.

    238 first choices, 179 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1671.2

    Poole grammar schools 68.9England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.8%Poole grammar schools 5.1%
    Pupils
    1,320
    Pupils per teacher
    18.4
    View school Bournemouth School
  2. Bournemouth School for Girls

    4.9 miles from Poole · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the Poole grammar schools average.

    239 first choices, 180 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1672.0

    Poole grammar schools 68.9England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.7%Poole grammar schools 5.1%
    Pupils
    1,290
    Pupils per teacher
    19.3
    View school Bournemouth School for Girls
  3. Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

    24.0 miles from Poole · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Church of England
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the Poole grammar schools average.

    213 first choices, 157 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1673.5

    Poole grammar schools 68.9England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.7%Poole grammar schools 5.1%
    Pupils
    1,193
    Pupils per teacher
    19.9
    View school Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
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About these schools

Grammar schools in Poole, explained

There are 2 grammar schools in Poole, teaching 2,465 children.

Pupils in Poole grammar schools scored an average Attainment 8 of 68.9 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

5.9% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £6,973 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 10.5% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions

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How many grammar schools are in Poole?
There are 2 grammar schools in Poole, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best grammar schools in Poole?
The highest-ranked grammar schools in Poole on Eduscope are Poole Grammar School and Parkstone Grammar School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are grammar schools in Poole ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Poole grammar schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across grammar schools in Poole is 18:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do grammar school admissions work in Poole?
Grammar schools in Poole select pupils based on academic ability, usually through the 11-plus exam taken in Year 6. Each grammar school sets its own pass mark and oversubscription criteria. Check individual school pages on Eduscope for admissions details.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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