Poole Grammar School
Academy converter · Boys · Grammar school · Sixth form
Poole, BH17 9JU
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 4% in England
3 of 22 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils
1,224
First preferences per place
1.37
2026/27
Absence
5.2%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 70.0 | 71.3 | 70.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 91% | 96% | 96% | |
| Average English grade | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 94% | 97% | 95% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.45 | 0.55 | — |
98% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Parkstone Grammar School · 0.7 mi · Not judged · Top 4% in England
- Magna Academy · 0.7 mi · Good · Bottom 36% in England
- St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole · 1.4 mi · No rating · Top 48% in England
- Corfe Hills School · 1.5 mi · Good · Bottom 49% in England
- Poole High School · 2.1 mi · No rating · Top 26% in England
- St Aldhelm's Academy · 2.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 4% in England
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The neighbourhood
Poole Grammar School is in Canford Heath West (typical home £375,000, crime average).
What is Poole Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Poole Grammar School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Poole Grammar School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Poole Grammar School is in the top 4% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.