Parkstone Grammar School
URN: 113903 • Poole BH17 7EP
Overview
- Name
- Parkstone Grammar School
- URN
- 113903
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anne Shinwell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Sopers Lane, Poole BH17 7EP
Summary
Parkstone Grammar School is a highly regarded foundation school for girls located in Poole, Dorset. Established in 1905, it serves students aged 11 to 18 and is known for its academic excellence and supportive community. With a capacity of 988 students, the school is heavily oversubscribed, reflecting its strong reputation in the local area. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to thrive both academically and personally.
The curriculum at Parkstone Grammar School offers a broad range of subjects at both GCSE and A Level, including academic and facilitating subjects. The school collaborates with Poole Grammar School for Boys to provide an extensive A Level curriculum. In addition to academic pursuits, students are engaged in various extracurricular activities, including music, sports, and charitable initiatives, fostering a well-rounded educational experience.
The school values strong partnerships with parents and promotes open communication to support student success. Parkstone Grammar School is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where every student is valued, enabling them to develop into confident and resilient individuals ready for future challenges.
The curriculum at Parkstone Grammar School offers a broad range of subjects at both GCSE and A Level, including academic and facilitating subjects. The school collaborates with Poole Grammar School for Boys to provide an extensive A Level curriculum. In addition to academic pursuits, students are engaged in various extracurricular activities, including music, sports, and charitable initiatives, fostering a well-rounded educational experience.
The school values strong partnerships with parents and promotes open communication to support student success. Parkstone Grammar School is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where every student is valued, enabling them to develop into confident and resilient individuals ready for future challenges.
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Nearby alternatives
- Parkstone Grammar School (77.7)
- Lytchett Minster School (69.1)
- Poole High School (67.5)
- St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole (63.7)
- Poole Grammar School (61.9)
Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2019 Poole
- Age range
- 12 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 988
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2010-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 988 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 988 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 988 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 988 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 988 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 988 |
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