Poole Grammar School Catchment Area
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.
Find Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole catchment area documents →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.
Lytchett Minster School Catchment Area
Foundation school · BH16 6JD
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BH15 3HY
St Aldhelm's Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BH12 4HS
Parkstone Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH17 7EP
The Cornerstone Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BH15 4BQ
Magna Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BH17 8RE
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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.