# Poole Grammar School — Poole, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 2.7/5 from 11 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Katie Etheridge

## Contact

- **Address:** Poole, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 2582630
- **Website:** https://www.poolegrammar.com
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/poole/poole-grammar-school-12495

## About

A community in which staff and students thrive and everyone is celebrated. Poole Grammar School is a selective 11-18 school where tradition and excellence meet ambition and opportunity.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jan 2018
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2018

## Recent parent reviews

- **2/5** — Avoid at all costs.: The school has very little to offer other than run down facilities, lazy teachers needlessly going on power trips, and an air of unpleasance. At this school you will be constantly told that you are "In the top 5 percent of students in the country", and that if you are in the school, you are part of an elite group of the most intelligent. A large amount of teachers seem to use this as an excuse to put very little effort towards teaching, expecting the children to know the course without being tau… *(Jun 2023)*
- **4/5** — A good school with a lot of unfulfilled potential: By far the best school in the area for results, with a lot of room for improvement. You should not pride yourself in achieving top results when only outstanding students are permitted to join the school. From my 7 years of experience as a pupil at the school, there were many instances where students were left behind. Even students who were clearly motivated to catch up would be provided with inadequate support. This isn't about me personally, but about multiple of my classmates. Many of the wors… *(May 2023)*
- **1/5** — Disgusting: Where do I even begin. Poole grammar school is a grammar school. They're meant to be the best. All of the kids there are snobby and rich, who dotn even realise how horrible they are. Not only that, most of the staff are the same- full of themselves, and certain they are better than you. They focus so much on blasting kids with 6 hours of homework every night and day, and tests every two weeks that you'd think they have some sort of mental health support- but they don't. Teachers belittle you lik… *(Apr 2023)*
- **2/5** — review: Students suck Teachers good Education alright *(Jan 2023)*
- **1/5** — Steer clear: Awful school. No funding, bad teachers, the building is falling apart. General attitude is snobbish and annoying, for both teachers and students. Steer well clear. *(Oct 2022)*
- **5/5** — Welcome and Inclusive Community: We recently moved to the area and were nervous about our son joining a new school. However, the welcome we received at Poole Grammar was warm and inviting. The school's values of compassion and respect are evident in the way the students and staff interact with each other. *(Oct 2022)*
- **5/5** — Outstanding School Experience: Our son has been at Poole Grammar for 5 years and we are thoroughly impressed with the school's values of compassion, integrity, and respect. The staff and teachers are always approachable and supportive. We love the variety of extracurricular activities and the school's focus on academic excellence. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Education and Facilities: My son graduated from Poole Grammar last year and we were extremely pleased with the education he received. The school has excellent facilities, including the DT department, where a new 3D printer was donated by Parvalux. The school's emphasis on moral character and personal growth is also commendable. *(May 2022)*
- **3/5** — Room for Improvement in Communication: We are generally pleased with the education our son is receiving at Poole Grammar. However, we find that the school could improve its communication with parents, especially regarding upcoming events and deadlines. Sometimes it feels like we're not always in the loop. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — Decent School on the Whole: Yeah alright it’s not the best secondary school in the world. But it’s far from the worst- especially in the area. Having been a pupil there from year 7 through to year 13 it was always enjoyable. Yes not every teacher is brilliant, but that’s life some you will find better than others. Yes it’s an academic school but encouraged all elements of learning and has an excellent music and arts department. I would recommend Poole grammar to parents considering sending there school here but make sure t… *(Apr 2021)*

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