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Parkstone Grammar School

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 7EPSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
May 2025
Progress 8
+0.43
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
239 1st-choice / 192 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#593 of 3,141 nationally

About Parkstone Grammar School

Parkstone Grammar School is a girls' secondary school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole that is clearly in high demand. With 1,248 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,300, the school is running very close to full, and its admission data for 2025/26 tells a story of significant oversubscription: 375 applications were received for 192 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.95. Of those, 239 families put it as their first preference, and 182 of those were offered a place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 6.7%, which is notably lower than the national average for secondary schools, suggesting an intake that is less economically diverse than many of its peers. The school is non-denominational and has no religious character, so admissions are based on standard local authority criteria rather than faith-based selection.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSopers Lane, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 7EP
HeadteacherDavid Hallsworth
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils1,248
Free School Meals (FSM)6.7%
School Capacity1,248 / 1,300 (96% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 22 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
GymnasiumScience LabsICT SuitePlaying FieldsMusic RoomsSports HallTennis CourtsSwimming PoolLibraryDining HallSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

RugbyNetballMartial ArtsCross CountryBasketballHockeyFootballCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubCodingOrchestraDramaDebateFilm ClubDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: parkstone.poole.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Parkstone Grammar School

Parkstone Grammar School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.