2026 Best Sixth Form Schools in Poole Area

Schools in the Poole built-up area. Poole sixth form schools achieve 23% of students attaining A*/A grades at A-Level, compared with the England average of 25%, with 46% achieving A*/A/B grades compared to 50% nationally. Parkstone Grammar School and Poole Grammar School are among the area's top-performing options, with Poole's 2 selective grammar schools offering places for girls and boys. Poole High School also provides strong sixth form provision. Sixth form providers have an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.5/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.7/10 (Excellent). Students across Parkstone, Branksome, Canford Cliffs, and Lytchett Minster benefit from well-established pathways to university preparation. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.