Parkstone Grammar School

StateSecondary

OutstandingSecondaryAges 11–181,248 pupils

Sopers Lane, BH17 7EPWebsite01202605605

Outstanding1,248 pupilsAges 11–18

Girls

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Outstanding10mo ago

Inspected May 2025

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,248

Outstanding10mo ago

Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,248

Inspected May 2025 · View report

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Girls

Capacity

1,248 / 1,300 (96%)

Head Teacher

Mr David Hallsworth

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected May 2025

Results

Attainment 8: 68.5

AdmissionsIn demand

1.2x oversubscribed (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

Avg 89%

5.0%

Absence rate

Avg 6.8%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.0%vs 6.8% avg

Would recommend

90%vs 89% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.0%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence10.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support11.9%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.0%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty67 pupils (41%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health26 pupils (16%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder21 pupils (13%)

Other13 pupils (8%)

Not Assessed12 pupils (7%)

Physical Disability9 pupils (6%)

Speech, Language & Communication7 pupils (4%)

Hearing Impairment5 pupils (3%)

Visual Impairment2 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)69

Teaching assistants (FTE)6

Support staff (FTE)48

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils1,248

Free school meals6.7%

English as additional language6.6%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British72.4%

Indian6.6%

White Other6.0%

Mixed White & Asian3.8%

Mixed Other2.6%

Asian Other1.9%

Bangladeshi1.6%

Chinese1.5%

Other0.8%

Black African0.7%

Mixed White & African0.6%

Unclassified0.5%

Pakistani0.4%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.3%

White Irish0.2%

Gypsy/Roma0.1%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

206 responses

Well taught★100.0%

Good progress★100.0%

Happy child90.0%

Safe90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well led80.0%

Well looked after50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2024

Leavers' Destinations

97.0%

to education

Sixth Form77.0%

Employment0.0%

NEET2.0%

2022-23

Spending Per Pupil

£6,787

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,813 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£4,113

Support staff£391

Premises£258

Energy£163

Learning resources£472

Income per pupil£6,646

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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