Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill, Poole, BH17 9JU
Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)
SecondaryAcademy converterGrammar (selective)BoysNone
About the school
“Character education is a key part of education at Poole Grammar School. It identifies the development of ethical, civic, and personal virtues to support students in becoming responsible and flourishing individuals.”
Established school - open since before 2011. Became an academy in July 2011, continuing the school that was already there.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 17 June 2025
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership and managementGood
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Selective - this school selects some or all pupils by academic ability (usually the 11+).
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
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- Number of pupils
- 1199
- Phone
- 01202692132
- Website
- www.poolegrammar.com