Parkstone Grammar School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Sopers Lane Poole Dorset BH17 7EP |
| Phone | 01202605605 |
| Reference Number | 136368 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1222 |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 192 | 192 |
| 8 | Unknown | 192 | 192 |
| 9 | Unknown | 192 | 192 |
| 10 | Unknown | 189 | 189 |
| 11 | Unknown | 176 | 176 |
| 12 | Unknown | 144 | 144 |
| 13 | Unknown | 137 | 137 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.1% |
| Indian | 6.6% |
| White, Other | 5.1% |
| White & Asian | 4.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-05-16 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-17 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-10-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-12-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Parkstone Grammar School | ||
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-03-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-12-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-03-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-12-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 67.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.43 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Hillbourne Primary School
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0.39 miles |
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Canford Heath Junior School
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
0.76 miles |
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Canford Heath Infant School
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
0.79 miles |
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Stanley Green Infant Academy
Stanley Green Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3AA |
0.83 miles |
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Haymoor Junior School
Ashdown Close, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8WG |
0.84 miles |
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Ad Astra Infant School
Sherborn Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8AP |
0.97 miles |
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Broadstone First School
Tudor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AA |
1.22 miles |
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Oakdale Junior School
School Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3JR |
1.24 miles |
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Broadstone Middle School
Dunyeats Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AE |
1.26 miles |
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Springdale First School
Springdale Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BW |
1.43 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Devon Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3QQ |
1.48 miles |
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Longfleet Church of England Primary School
Jolliffe Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2HF |
1.55 miles |
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Ocean Academy Poole
Constitution Hill Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0PZ |
1.62 miles |
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Rushcombe First School
Hanham Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3PX |
2 miles |
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Livingstone Road Junior School
Livingstone Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3DX |
2.01 miles |
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Yarrells Preparatory School
Yarrells House, Poole, BH16 5EU |
2.01 miles |
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Livingstone Road Infant School
Livingstone Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3DT |
2.03 miles |
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Old Town Infant School and Nursery
Green Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1QB |
2.14 miles |
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Upton Infant School
Guest Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5LQ |
2.24 miles |
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Bayside Academy
Turlin Road, Turlin Moor, Bayside Academy, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5AH |
2.25 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Montacute School
3 Canford Heath Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9NG |
0.43 miles |
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Longspee Academy
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
0.66 miles |
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Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JU |
0.67 miles |
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Magna Academy
Ashdown Close, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE |
0.9 miles |
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St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Dale Valley Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3HY |
1.28 miles |
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Poole High School
Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BW |
1.48 miles |
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The Bournemouth and Poole College
North Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0LS |
1.82 miles |
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Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BG |
1.84 miles |
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The Cornerstone Academy
Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4BQ |
2.22 miles |
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St Aldhelm's Academy
Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HS |
2.34 miles |
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Winchelsea School
Guernsey Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4LL |
2.39 miles |
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The Lion Works School
543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AD |
2.54 miles |
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Oak Academy
Duck Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JJ |
3.13 miles |
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Lytchett Minster School
Post Green Road, Purbeck, Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JD |
3.16 miles |
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LeAF Studio
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JW |
3.17 miles |
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Langside School
Langside Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BN |
3.31 miles |
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Victoria Education Centre
12 Lindsay Road, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset, BH13 6AS |
3.32 miles |
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Canford School
Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD |
3.36 miles |
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The Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HS |
3.82 miles |
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Talbot Heath School
Rothesay Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ |
3.88 miles |