Parkstone Grammar School, Poole
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Parkstone Grammar School creates a welcoming environment where girls thrive academically and personally. Staff provide considerable support to help pupils prepare well for exams, while the school's extensive range of clubs and enrichment activities helps every pupil find their interests and feel included. The school excels at developing confident, independent learners and preparing them for successful futures.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes create excellent conditions for learning
- Wide-ranging curriculum with strong emphasis on diverse viewpoints and cultures
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, with quick identification and tailored approaches
- Excellent careers education with most pupils continuing to higher education
- Strong pupil voice through school cabinet and leadership opportunities across all year groups
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clarity on what pupils should know and remember, leading to inconsistent curriculum content
- Teachers do not consistently identify and respond when pupils have gaps in understanding before moving to new content
- School's self-evaluation processes need more detailed analysis to target improvement strategies effectively
- Sixth form attendance needs improvement compared to the rest of the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs and societies, volunteering, sports leadership roles, language leadership, debating, presenting, prefect roles, house head roles, wellbeing ambassador roles, student voice ambassador roles, careers convention
Parkstone Grammar School is a selective girls' grammar school where pupils are proud of their school and achieve very well in most subjects. The school provides excellent conditions for learning with outstanding behaviour and a broad, enriching curriculum.
At a Glance
7.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
206 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.5
Avg class size
51
Total classes
12 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
1,241 pupils
1,300 capacity
59 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Poole
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Poole
Admissions Demand - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Places available
4,071
Applications
3,669
Got 1st preference
85.9%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.04925%
Overall absence
10.59811%
Persistent absence
953
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Parkstone Grammar School
Hillbourne Primary School
Canford Heath Junior School
Canford Heath Infant School
Stanley Green Infant Academy
Haymoor Junior School
Ad Astra Infant School
Broadstone First School
Oakdale Junior School
Springdale First School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
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