2026 Best Secondary Schools in Poole Area

Poole secondary schools achieve outstanding results, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.4/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Poole Grammar School and Parkstone Grammar School are selective grammar schools among the area's top performers, alongside Poole High School, with an average Attainment 8 score of 50 compared to England's 39. 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 FMS Inspection Score or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.