UK Rank #67
Bournemouth School
Bournemouth School, East Way
Ofsted: OutstandingBoys onlyCompetition: Lower
Overall GCSE score:69.3
Assessment: GL Assessment
Competition: 1.9 candidates per place
Exam area
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 11+ 4 schools Shared test area
Updated for 2026 admissions cycle
Best Grammar Schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The grammar schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole form one of the South West's most recognisable selective clusters, anchored by a real urban and coastal geography rather than by isolated institutions. Their local significance comes from the way the conurbation ties several towns into one educational area while still preserving distinct school identities.
girls' and boys' options GL Assessment Dorset Data checked 9 May 2026 Uses published 2025 GCSE measures and verified shared-test route data
Top schools
Top grammar schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Previewing the top 4 grammar schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole by GCSE results. The full table ranks schools by GCSE results and adds competition level, shared test route detail, and admissions context.
Rank
School
GCSE score
- Rank #1
Bournemouth School
Lower competition / GL Assessment
GCSE score 69.369.3 - Rank #2
Bournemouth School for Girls
Lower competition / GL Assessment
GCSE score 63.563.5 - Rank #3
Poole Grammar School
High competition / GL Assessment
GCSE score 59.059.0 - Rank #4
Parkstone Grammar School
Moderate competition / GL Assessment
GCSE score 54.454.4
Area map
Map of grammar schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School ranking
Full grammar school ranking in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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UK Rank #90
Bournemouth School for Girls
Bournemouth School for Girls, Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West
Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: Lower
Overall GCSE score:63.5
Assessment: GL Assessment
Competition: 1.9 candidates per place
UK Rank #104
Poole Grammar School
Poole Grammar School, Gravel Hill
Ofsted: GoodBoys onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:59.0
Assessment: GL Assessment
UK Rank #116
Parkstone Grammar School
Parkstone Grammar School, Sopers Lane
Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: Moderate
Overall GCSE score:54.4
Assessment: GL Assessment
Shared test guide
These schools share one test
The Dorset guide explains the test, dates, and papers these schools share. It is the quickest way to see the shared exam details in one place.
6 key dates 12 downloads GL Assessment
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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole overview
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole grammar schools at a glance
4 grammar schools sit in Dorset. The early filters are school type, test route, catchment or distance rules, and the ordinary weekday journey.
Schools 4 schools
Main places Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School mix Boys' and girls'
Tests GL
What stands out
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has one local school cluster, so school type, test route and admissions detail carry more of the comparison than county geography.
School mix and route
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option. The schools here all sit in the Dorset route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently. Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Competition varies noticeably across the area.
Area shape
What stands out in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is a compact local area. The main differences here are school type, test route, catchment, and how competitive each school is.
Local school cluster
Bournemouth School, Bournemouth School for Girls, Poole Grammar School, and Parkstone Grammar School sit close together in one compact cluster with both boys' and girls' schools.
School mix
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.
Shared route
The schools here all sit in the Dorset route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently.
Admissions
Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Competition varies noticeably across the area.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where are Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole grammar schools mainly concentrated?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is a compact area. 4 grammar schools sit in the same local cluster rather than being spread across several different towns.
What types of grammar schools are in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.
Do the schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole share one test?
The schools here all sit in the Dorset route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently.
Which admissions detail varies most in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Competition varies noticeably across the area.