Poole Grammar School
Poole, Dorset, South West · BH17 9JU
A selective boys' grammar school in Poole, Poole Grammar combines strong academic outcomes with conduct and personal development that Ofsted rates as outstanding. With around 1,199 pupils against a capacity of 1,375, the school is large but not at full stretch, leaving a little room within its roll. It draws families who value a rigorous, structured environment, and admits boys at 11 through the Dorset Consortium. A modest free school meals figure of 5.3% sits alongside a notable 16.8% of pupils with English as an additional language.
1,199
Pupils
Not judged
Ofsted
180
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,199
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.4
- Location
- Poole, Dorset, South West
- Website
- www.poolegrammar.com
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Dorset Consortium
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 180
- 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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Attainment 8
70.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
96%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results are well above the national picture: an Attainment 8 score of 70.2 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 96% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. Ofsted judges quality of education and sixth-form provision as good, and leadership as good. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 18.4, this is an academically demanding setting that expects pupils to keep pace.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 13.59%
- EHC plans
- 0.83%
- English as additional language
- 16.8%
- Free school meals
- 5.3%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Not judged
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 13 May 2025
The last word
A high-performing boys' grammar where outstanding behaviour and personal development underpin consistently strong academic results.
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Poole Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Poole Grammar School located?
Poole Grammar School is located at Gravel Hill, Poole, BH17 9JU.
What type of school is Poole Grammar School?
Poole Grammar School is a state grammar school in South West.
What subjects does Poole Grammar School test in the 11+?
Poole Grammar School tests English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Poole Grammar School use for the 11+?
Poole Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Poole Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Poole Grammar School 11+ exam is on 26 September 2026.
How do I apply to Poole 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 Poole Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Poole Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Poole Grammar School belong to?
Poole Grammar School is part of the Dorset Consortium consortium.
How many places does Poole Grammar School offer?
Poole Grammar School has a published admission number of 180 places.
How many pupils attend Poole Grammar School?
Poole Grammar School has approximately 1,199 pupils on roll.
What is Poole Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Poole Grammar School was rated "Not judged" by Ofsted at its inspection on 13 May 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.