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Poole Grammar School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Poole Grammar School is a academy converter secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1199 pupils, and a capacity of 1375 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11–18

Age range

1,199

Pupils

1,375

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Poole Grammar School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Poole Grammar School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Poole Grammar School — School Information

Full address
Gravel Hill, Poole, BH17 9JU
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
5.3% of pupils
DfE URN
136850

Other Secondary Schools in Poole

If Poole Grammar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Poole are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Poole Grammar School

Is Poole Grammar School oversubscribed?

Poole Grammar School has a capacity of 1375 places and currently has 1199 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

What is the admissions policy for Poole Grammar School?

Poole Grammar School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Poole Grammar School cover?

Poole Grammar School is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Poole Grammar School?

Poole Grammar School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.