Poole Grammar School

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

Poole, BH179JU Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.55
English & Maths grade 4+ %
75.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 98.9%
Continue in education or training
59.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.0%
Sustained employment
37.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
23 January 2018
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Gravel Hill
Poole, BH179JU
Phone
1202692132
Website
poolegrammar.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136850
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Gravel Hill, Poole, BH17 9JU
Website
www.poolegrammar.com
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
POOLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Capacity
1236 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
1,199
Free School Meals
4.7% (56 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.7% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
71.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
22.5
English Attainment 8:
13.4
Maths Attainment 8:
14.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
20.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
22.5
Ebacc English:
99.4%
Ebacc Entry:
55.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
79.0%
Ebacc Languages:
89.0%
Ebacc Maths:
99.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.55
Progress 8 Range:
0.33 to 0.78
University Progression:
62.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
65.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
16.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
62%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
177 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
98.9 (+46.9 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
55.2 (+35.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
71.3 (+31.8 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.8 (6.7 below average)
Progress 8:
0.55 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
75 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
150
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,199 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Numeracy) (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Art & Design (3d Studies) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(18 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(46 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(25 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Finis Opus Coronat"

Compassion Integrity Respect Wisdom

Poole Grammar School recognises the multi-cultural, multi-faith and ever-changing nature of the United Kingdom and actively promotes fundamental British values (democracy; the rule of law; individual liberty; mutual respect; tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs) within the curriculum, assemblies and school activities.

Head Teacher's Message

Poole Grammar School is a selective 11-18 school; an all-boys grammar school that balances academic achievement with strong moral character, personal growth and a sense of community. The school emphasizes the virtues of compassion, integrity, respect and wisdom and is led by Headteacher Katie Etheridge.

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich curriculum designed to build knowledge, understanding and skills year on year; emphasis on literacy, numeracy and oracy. Curriculum develops character traits in alignment with school virtues: compassion, integrity, respect and wisdom. Curriculum complies with The Equality Act 2010 and The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014.

Admissions Criteria

Applicants are invited to sit the 11+ Entrance Test; sitting the entrance test does not automatically guarantee a place; a place may not be offered if the student did not meet the required standard or if the year group is over-subscribed; appeals are possible via CASA.

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