Parkstone Grammar School
URN: 136368 • Poole BH17 7EP
Overview
- Name
- Parkstone Grammar School
- URN
- 136368
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- PARKSTONE GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Hallsworth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202605605
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sopers Lane, Poole BH17 7EP
Summary
Parkstone Grammar School is a selective girls' academy located in Poole, Dorset, serving students aged 11 to 18. With a current enrolment of 1,248 pupils and a capacity of 1,300, the school is known for its strong academic performance and nurturing environment. Established in 1905, Parkstone has a long-standing commitment to providing high-quality education, fostering both intellectual and emotional growth among its students.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum, encouraging students to excel academically while also engaging in a variety of extracurricular activities, including music, sports, and community service. Parkstone emphasizes the development of leadership skills and teamwork, aiming to create a supportive community where every student is valued.
Parents have praised the warmth and dedication of the teaching staff, highlighting their commitment to understanding and supporting each student's individual needs. The school's ethos revolves around creating an inclusive atmosphere that promotes personal growth and academic success, preparing students for future challenges. For more information, visit their website at http://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum, encouraging students to excel academically while also engaging in a variety of extracurricular activities, including music, sports, and community service. Parkstone emphasizes the development of leadership skills and teamwork, aiming to create a supportive community where every student is valued.
Parents have praised the warmth and dedication of the teaching staff, highlighting their commitment to understanding and supporting each student's individual needs. The school's ethos revolves around creating an inclusive atmosphere that promotes personal growth and academic success, preparing students for future challenges. For more information, visit their website at http://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/.
Useful links
- 1st Sep 2025 Student Senior Team 2025-26 Read More (sen)
- SEND Information Report and Policy (sen)
- Gallery (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Terms of Use (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions & Curriculum – Apply here! (other)
Nearby alternatives
- 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)
- Magna Academy (53.1)
Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- PARKSTONE GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST
- Capacity
- 1300
- Pupils
- 1248
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 1248
- FSM %
- 6.70
- Open date
- 2011-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1248 | 0 | 1248 | 1300 | 6.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1222 | 0 | 1222 | 1300 | 6.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1236 | 0 | 1236 | 1300 | 5.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1236 | 0 | 1236 | 1300 | 5.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1244 | 1 | 1243 | 1300 | 4.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1224 | 2 | 1222 | 1300 | 4.30 |
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