About the school
Poole Grammar School is a school in Poole, Dorset, at Gravel Hill, Poole, BH17 9JU. Its Year 7 admissions page states there are 180 places available in Year 7, and the site also includes a sixth form section.
| School type | Grammar · Boys |
|---|---|
| Sixth form | Yes |
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Consortium | Dorset Consortium |
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free Poole Grammar School practice papers (PDF)
Exam change announced:
for Year 7 entry from September 2028,
Poole Grammar School moves to Bespoke test. From September 2027 (for 2028 entry), Poole Grammar School says its 11+ assessments will be provided by Quest Assessments; the admissions page for 2028 entry also links to parent guidance for the Dorset Consortium 11 assessment.
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Detail | The school links to Dorset Consortium information and states that the Dorset Consortium provides Pupil Premium eligible children in Years 3 to 6 with free access to Atom Learning’s KS2 learning resources and 11+ assessment familiarisation. |
| Places (Year 7) | 180 |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
For September 2028 entry, the site states only that from September 2027 the school's 11+ assessments will be provided by Quest Assessments. It also says Poole Grammar School is consulting on its Admissions Policy for September 2028 entry and comments should be sent by 2026-11-30.
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