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Poole secondary schools achieve outstanding results, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 86%. Poole Grammar School and Parkstone Grammar School are selective grammar schools among the area's top performers, alongside St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole, with an average Attainment 8 score of 51 compared to England's 41. With 8 secondary schools serving the area, families across Parkstone, Hamworthy, Canford Heath, and Branksome have access to both highly competitive selective schools and inclusive comprehensives in this coastal town. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | St Aldhelm's Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Magna Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Poole Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | The Cornerstone Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Lytchett Minster School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Church of England & Catholic | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Parkstone Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Outstanding |
| N/A | Poole High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
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