Head: David Hallsworth
A competitive girls' grammar school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
0
Pupils
Max Score
141
Cutoff Score
121
86% of max
Distance Cutoff
7.5 mi
Applications
375
Offers Made
192
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Girls who live within the historic Borough of Poole or Poole postcodes BH12, BH13, BH14, BH15, BH16, BH17, BH18 and BH21 3**
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Process
Parents have the right of appeal to an Independent Panel. Parents cannot appeal against the assessment decision but can appeal for admission to any school they name on their application form and are not offered.
Waiting List
Following the allocation of places, the school will keep a waiting list of all students who met the required standard but were not offered places. The waiting list will be cleared on 31 August of the academic year of admission.
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
Bournemouth/Poole
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 4 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing English, Mathematics, Reasoning. GL Assessment format. Qualifying score varies per school. School is part of a Consortium with Bournemouth School, Bournemouth School for Girls, and Poole Grammar School, sharing one set of entrance tests. Offers 28 subjects in Sixth Form with 74.6% A*-B grades in 2025. Free entrance test preparation provided to Pupil Premium eligible students through partnership with Atom Learning.
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
68.3
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
90%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
98%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
46%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.11
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B+
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 58.4 | 68.9 | +11 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 90% | 90% | 0pp |
| EBacc entry | 40% | 47% | +7pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
96%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
41.8avg points / entry
Average grade: B+
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
60%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
55%
Higher Education
−13pp vs grammar avg
77%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Geography
74 entries
100%
+8.0pp vs school
French
56 entries
100%
+8.0pp vs school
Art and Design
38 entries
100%
+8.0pp vs school
Watch list
Other Modern Languages
8 entries
0%
-92.0pp vs school
Spanish
55 entries
82%
-10.2pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
36 entries
100%
+10.5pp vs school
Geography
30 entries
100%
+10.5pp vs school
Chemistry
30 entries
100%
+10.5pp vs school
Watch list
Fine Art
5 entries
0%
-89.5pp vs school
Computer Science
5 entries
0%
-89.5pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Six GCSEs including Mathematics and English Language or Literature (English Language at least grade 4), Mathematics at grade 5 or above, and additional 4 GCSEs at grades 5-9 with acceptable grade in subjects chosen at advanced level.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (72.4%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 17 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 11 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £335 (-5%) below the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£4,188
Teaching Staff / pupil
£517
Educational Supplies / pupil
£308
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£639
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £6,323,861 · 947 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£5,393,068
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£69,875
Targeted funding for 65 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£204,165
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£6,394
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£10,333
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£79,327
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£145,100
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£57,509
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£74,122
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,248 / 1,300(96%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Six GCSEs including Mathematics and English Language or Literature (English Language at least grade 4), Mathematics at grade 5 or above, and additional 4 GCSEs at grades 5-9 with acceptable grade in subjects chosen at advanced level.
1:18.1
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.55%
Absence Rate
4.42%
Persistent Absence
The school features modern science laboratories, ICT suites, art and design technology workshops, music rooms with practice facilities, sports hall, gymnasium, outdoor sports fields, library and sixth form centre with dedicated study areas.
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
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Library
Well-resourced library with study areas, computer access, and extensive collection of books and digital resources
Capital Projects
Recent completion of new sixth form centre and refurbishment of science laboratories
Wide range of musical, theatrical, sporting, speaking and charitable opportunities
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
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Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
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Community Service
Charitable opportunities available to students
Uniform
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School Meals
School meals provided by Cleverchefs using British ingredients with fresh food preparation. Meal Deal currently priced at £2.50 including main dish and dessert. Water always available as free drink option.
Homework Policy
Homework aims to support or extend students' learning. Year 7: 40 minutes per evening (first half-term only in English, Maths, Science). Year 8: 60 minutes per evening in 2 subjects. Year 9-11: 90 minutes per evening in 2 subjects. Sixth Form: minimum 3 hours per subject per week of independent study.
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a positive behaviour policy focused on respect, responsibility and achievement. Rewards include house points, certificates and prizes. Sanctions include detentions, report cards and in serious cases, exclusion.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed in lessons, but can be used during breaks.
SEND Provision
Access arrangements available for entrance tests for students with SEND or EHCP. SENCO involved in panels for medical condition cases.
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Nearest Station: Parkstone (railway station)
Transport Info
Students arrive by walking, cycling, buses (private school buses, service buses), or cars. School recommends walking with friends, cycling with helmets and lights, and car sharing. Specific bus routes serve areas including Swanage, Wareham, Wimborne, Ringwood, and Bournemouth.
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