Poole Grammar School

Located in the coastal town of Poole, Dorset, Poole Grammar School is a boys’ grammar school. Founded in 1903, the school has existed on its current site since 1966, converting to academy status in 2012. The school maintains a close relationship with the local girls’ grammar school, Parkstone Grammar, with a small amount of shared lessons occurring between the two of them. Poole Grammar School has around 1200 pupils, 300 of whom reside in the school’s sixth form, making it larger than the average secondary school. Although the vast majority of teaching takes place on-site, a very small number of students do make use of external provision.

Headteacher

Mrs Katie Etheridge 

Values and Vision

As a selective institution, Poole Grammar School sets a high academic standard for entry. Potential students are expected to pass multiple exams across a broad range of subjects, including mathematics and reading comprehension. Poole Grammar maintains these high standards throughout its student body, with students having access to a rigorous and invigorating curriculum offering a broad range of subjects. Outside of the classroom, students are also heavily involved In sporting events, making frequent use of the school’s extensive playing fields.

Ofsted

“Pupils are well cared for. They understand how to stay physically and mentally healthy. Pupils embrace the wide range of extra opportunities available for them. The individual needs of disadvantaged pupils are well known. As a result, effective support is provided and they achieve as well as their peers within the school.”

The full report into Poole Grammar School can be found here.