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Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill, Poole BH17 9JU
Poole Grammar School is a selective academy. It has about 1,200 boys aged between 11 and 18. In January 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attendance, Attainment, Environment and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Admissions and Representation.
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Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is above average.
Progress: Excellent. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very low. There is an entrance exam.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance

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