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Parkstone Grammar School
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole·Secondary·South West·Academy converter·BH17 7EP
URN: 136368Not judgedOfsted published 22 Jun 2025
68.5
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+0.43
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [0.21, 0.65]
97.8%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
46.2%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
41.8
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025
Decision summary
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Academic outcomesVery strong academic outcomes
Attainment 8 of 68.5 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 68.5
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 98%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupil progressAbove-average progress
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.43
- Confidence interval:
- [0.21, 0.65]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
Watch-outs
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
Only source-backed entry information found on the school's own website is shown below.
Verified key dates
Registration opens
13 Apr 2026
Registration deadline
4 Sept 2026
Exam date
26 Sept 2026
Results date
16 Oct 2026
Verified exam details
Exam type
Bournemouth and Poole Grammar Schools consortium entrance test
Exam provider
GL Assessment
Open days from the school website
Open day
Entry requirements
Parkstone says Year 7 entry is through the Bournemouth and Poole grammar-schools consortium. Parents register for the consortium test through Parkstone if they want to sit there, and then complete the Common Application Form through their home local authority for September 2027 entry.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
For entry in September 2027, Parkstone states that registration opens on Monday 13 April 2026 and closes at 12 midday on Friday 4 September 2026. The annual Open Evening is on Thursday 9 July 2026 from 6pm to 8pm with Headteacher talks at 6.15pm and 7pm. Access-arrangements applications and evidence are due by 12 midday on Monday 7 September 2026, the entrance test is on Saturday 26 September 2026, the catch-up test is on Friday 2 October 2026, results are emailed on Friday 16 October 2026 by 16:00, the local-authority application deadline is Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are sent on Mo...
Verification
Data year
2026
Last verified
17 Apr 2026
Confidence
98%
Pages checked
2
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 186 | 68.5 | — | 97.8% | 46.2% | 6.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 176 | 67.8 | +0.43 | 100.0% | 47.2% | 6.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 176 | 69.5 | +0.26 | 98.0% | 55.0% | 6.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 174 | 71.3 | +0.36 | 99.0% | 56.0% | 6.4 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for local comparison.
Bournemouth School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 74.2Progress 8 +0.71
Compare with Parkstone Grammar SchoolBournemouth School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 72.2Progress 8 +0.54
Compare with Parkstone Grammar SchoolPoole Grammar School
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 70.2Progress 8 +0.55
Compare with Parkstone Grammar SchoolSchool information
| URN | 136368 |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher David Hallsworth |
| Trust | PARKSTONE GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | BH17 7EP |
| Latest pupils | 186 |
| FSM eligible | 6.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP
http://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/View local authority page1202605605| DfE number | 5403 |
| UKPRN | 10032337 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 5 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 22 Jun 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Not judged
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 20 May 2025 |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2025 |