Compare Magna Academy and Parkstone Grammar School and Poole Grammar School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Magna Academy (Secondary) in Poole; Parkstone Grammar School (Secondary) in Poole; Poole Grammar School (Secondary) in Poole — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Magna Academy, Parkstone Grammar School and Poole Grammar School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Poole, Dorset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Parkstone Grammar School), published Nov 2017. The lowest is 2 (Magna Academy), published May 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Magna Academy (May 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 3,400, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–20–25%; all within the Aspirations Academies Trust trust.

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Attribute	Magna Academy BH17 8RE	Parkstone Grammar School BH17 7EP	Poole Grammar School BH17 9JU
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Poole Dorset BH17 8RE	Poole Dorset BH17 7EP	Poole Dorset BH17 9JU
Latest Ofsted	2 18 May 2023	1 17 Nov 2017	2 21 Feb 2018
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1100	1300	1236
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Girls	Boys
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Selective	Selective
Trust / Local authority	Aspirations Academies Trust	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (839)	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (839)
Website	www.magna-aspirations.org	www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk	www.poolegrammar.com
Telephone	01202604222	01202605605	01202692132
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Magna Academy

BH17 8RE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Poole
Dorset
BH17 8RE
Ofsted: 2 18 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Aspirations Academies Trust
Website: www.magna-aspirations.org
Telephone: 01202604222

Parkstone Grammar School

BH17 7EP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Poole
Dorset
BH17 7EP
Ofsted: 1 17 Nov 2017
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (839)
Website: www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk
Telephone: 01202605605

Poole Grammar School

BH17 9JU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Poole
Dorset
BH17 9JU
Ofsted: 2 21 Feb 2018
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (839)
Website: www.poolegrammar.com
Telephone: 01202692132

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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