Parkstone Grammar School
Poole, Dorset, South West · BH17 7EP
Parkstone Grammar School is a selective girls' school in Poole, drawing on the Dorset Consortium for its intake. With 1,248 girls on roll against a capacity of 1,300, it is a large school operating close to full. Behaviour was judged Outstanding by Ofsted, with Good ratings across quality of education, leadership, personal development and the sixth form. The atmosphere it cultivates appears to be calm and purposeful, the foundation on which its strong results are built.
1,248
Pupils
Not judged
Ofsted
192
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,248
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.1
- Location
- Poole, Dorset, South West
- Website
- http://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Dorset Consortium
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 192
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
13 April 2026
Registration closesNext
4 September 2026
Exam date
26 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
68.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
90%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic results are a clear strength. The school's Attainment 8 score of 68.5 sits well above the national average of 46.9, and 90% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. Such outcomes are characteristic of a selective intake taught well, and the sixth form was rated Good.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 11.94%
- EHC plans
- 1.04%
- English as additional language
- 6.6%
- Free school meals
- 6.7%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Not judged
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 20 May 2025
The last word
A well-established girls' grammar where consistently high attainment goes hand in hand with the orderly culture Ofsted singled out for praise. Entry is competitive, assessed in English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning through GL Assessment.
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Parkstone Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Parkstone Grammar School located?
Parkstone Grammar School is located at Sopers Lane, Poole, BH17 7EP.
What type of school is Parkstone Grammar School?
Parkstone Grammar School is a state grammar school in South West.
What subjects does Parkstone Grammar School test in the 11+?
Parkstone Grammar School tests English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Parkstone Grammar School use for the 11+?
Parkstone Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Parkstone Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Parkstone Grammar School 11+ exam is on 26 September 2026.
How do I apply to Parkstone Grammar School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 13 April 2026, registration closes on 4 September 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Parkstone Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Parkstone Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Parkstone Grammar School belong to?
Parkstone Grammar School is part of the Dorset Consortium consortium.
How many places does Parkstone Grammar School offer?
Parkstone Grammar School has a published admission number of 192 places.
How many pupils attend Parkstone Grammar School?
Parkstone Grammar School has approximately 1,248 pupils on roll.
What is Parkstone Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Parkstone Grammar School was rated "Not judged" by Ofsted at its inspection on 20 May 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.