Poole Grammar School

StateSecondary

GoodSecondaryAges 11–181,199 pupils

Gravel Hill, BH17 9JUWebsite01202692132

Good1,199 pupilsAges 11–18

Boys

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Inspected May 2025

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,199

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,199

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Boys

Capacity

1,199 / 1,375 (87%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Katie Etheridge

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected May 2025

Results

Attainment 8: 70.2

AdmissionsIn demand

1.2x oversubscribed (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

Avg 89%

5.2%

Absence rate

Avg 6.8%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.2%vs 6.8% avg

Would recommend

90%vs 89% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence10.4%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate6.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support13.6%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans0.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty49 pupils (28%)

Other38 pupils (22%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder35 pupils (20%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health28 pupils (16%)

Visual Impairment7 pupils (4%)

Speech, Language & Communication6 pupils (3%)

Hearing Impairment5 pupils (3%)

Physical Disability4 pupils (2%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)68

Teaching assistants (FTE)10

Support staff (FTE)47

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils1,199

Free school meals4.8%

English as additional language16.8%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British73.6%

White Other7.0%

Indian5.8%

Mixed White & Asian5.2%

Asian Other2.1%

Mixed Other1.6%

Chinese1.3%

Other0.9%

Black African0.9%

Bangladeshi0.6%

White Irish0.3%

Pakistani0.3%

Mixed White & African0.3%

Unclassified0.2%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

205 responses

Happy child★100.0%

Safe★100.0%

Well taught90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Good behaviour80.0%

Well led80.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Informed60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Mar 2025

Leavers' Destinations

98.0%

to education

Sixth Form89.0%

Employment0.0%

NEET0.0%

2022-23

Spending Per Pupil

£7,073

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,527 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£4,220

Support staff£373

Premises£151

Energy£161

Learning resources£396

Income per pupil£6,910

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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