Parkstone Grammar School vs Poole Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkstone Grammar School
Poole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,241 students
Poole Grammar School
Poole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,224 students
| Measure | Parkstone Grammar School Poole, South West | Poole Grammar School Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #13 of 402 | #11 of 402 |
| National rank | #111 of 4,090 | #105 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,241 | 1,224 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,241 | 1,224 |
| Free school meals | 7.2% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 68.5 | 70.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 90.3% | 95.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 97.8% | 98.3% |
| EBacc average points | 6.12 | 6.42 |
| A level points per entry | 41.8 | 40.0 |
| town | Poole | Poole |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/ | www.poolegrammar.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (95.1 vs 95.3).
- •Parkstone Grammar School is the larger school with 1,241 students compared with 1,224.
- •Parkstone Grammar School is girls and Poole Grammar School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Parkstone Grammar School better than Poole Grammar School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Parkstone Grammar School and Poole Grammar School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Poole and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkstone Grammar School: 1,241. Poole Grammar School: 1,224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkstone Grammar School and Poole Grammar School rank in South West?
Parkstone Grammar School is 13th of 402 and Poole Grammar School is 11th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).