Parkstone Grammar School

A outstanding academy converter school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Parkstone Grammar School.

Poole, BH177EP Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

67

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
63.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.43
English & Maths grade 4+ %
76.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 100.0%
Continue in education or training
54.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 60.0%
Sustained employment
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
11 October 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Sopers Lane
Poole, BH177EP
Phone
1202605605
Website
parkstone.poole.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136368
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Sopers Lane, Poole, BH17 7EP
Website
http://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PARKSTONE GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST
Capacity
1300 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,222
Free School Meals
7.1% (87 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
67.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
20.4
English Attainment 8:
14.2
Maths Attainment 8:
12.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
20.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
20.4
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
44.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
68.8%
Ebacc Languages:
67.6%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.43
Progress 8 Range:
0.21 to 0.65
University Progression:
55.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
60.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
27.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
55%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
159 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
100.0 (+48.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
67.8 (+28.3 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
44.3 (+24.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.5 (4.0 below average)
Progress 8:
0.43 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
76 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
153
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,222 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(33 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(17 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(30 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(16 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Democracy The rule of law Individual liberty Mutual respect Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Parkstone Grammar School celebrates diversity of religious beliefs within its community and aims to prepare students for life in modern Britain, recognizing the variety of beliefs represented in the local community.

Head Teacher's Message

Parkstone Grammar School is a heavily oversubscribed, 11–18 selective girls’ school offering outstanding education with a broad range of opportunities in music, theatre, sport, speaking and charity; a sixth form with collaboration with Poole Grammar School; committed to high standards and a welcoming, inclusive community.

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum; GCSE and A Level study; extensive A Level curriculum through Sixth Form collaboration with Poole Grammar School for Boys; emphasis on independence, intellectual curiosity and a love of learning.

SEND Provision

Pupil Premium funds are allocated to schools for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals; the school publishes a Pupil Premium Strategy Statement and updates it each January.

Admissions Criteria

Admission is at 11+ into Year 7 and is by entrance test; in-year admissions may be possible; Sixth Form entry depends on GCSE requirements; there are coordinated admissions arrangements with the local authority.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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