POOLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL in Dorset, Poole

Education Centre Information: Poole Grammar School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Poole
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 30/06/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 997
Number of boys: 997
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Boys
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Background:

Opened in 1904 as Poole Secondary, the school was co-educational for a time but has been a single sex school for boys since the late 1930s. It moved to its present site, bordered by a belt of trees close to heathland on the north side of town, in 1965. Several extensions to the building were built in the 1990s, including a technology block, fitness suite and classroom, arts block, science laboratories and classroom wings. Major investment in PC networking and internet links has been made since 2002. Years 8 and 9 now complete a GCSE in ICT; new classroom wing, including computer suite and technology area, opened in May 2002. New cricket nets (funded by a Lottery grant) and tennis courts. Renowned for sporting success: South West athletics champions, Dorset cricket champions, national and international success at sailing; strong Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, with eight gold awards in 2004. Specialist mathematics and computing college status; administrative centre for Dorset Further Mathematics Centre. Over-subscribed, with two applications per place. Investor in People status; DfES achievement award (2002). Ethos: 'A stimulating, rewarding and supportive environment, promoting personal excellence through commitment and service'.