South West · selective school directory
11+ schools and tests in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
September 2027 entryEvidence reviewed 26 August 2026Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has 4 state-funded selective schools in this catalog. They use the shared Dorset Grammar Schools 11 Plus for September 2027 entry.
- Schools listed
- 4
- Verified routes
- 1
Selective schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
4 schools with complete admissions guides across Bournemouth, Poole. School addresses come from the current official school census; admissions claims remain separately evidence-gated.
| School | Selection type | Year 7 entry | Where | Admissions guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereBournemouth, BH8 9PY · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereBournemouth, BH8 9UJ · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Parkstone Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | WherePoole, BH17 7EP · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Poole Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | WherePoole, BH17 9JU · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
Assessment routes and their member schools
| Route | Type | Member schools on this page |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset Grammar Schools 11 Plus | TypeFormal consortium | Member schools on this page4 of 4 schools listed on this area page are verified members of this route. |
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Questions families ask
How many selective schools are listed in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
The current directory lists 4 verified selective schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: Parkstone Grammar School, Poole Grammar School, Bournemouth School for Girls, and Bournemouth School.
Which 11+ routes are verified for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
The current evidence links Dorset Grammar Schools 11 Plus to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Each route guide identifies its own member schools.
Are all Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole schools covered by one test?
Not necessarily. The school list and assessment-route memberships are separate facts. Check each school guide and the named route's member-school list before registering.
How current is the information for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Trace Learn reviewed 2 attached evidence sources by 2026-08-26. Unknown facts stay labelled and should be checked again before applying.
Official sources
- Joining Year 7 in September 2027
Bournemouth School. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Open state-funded school fields CSV
Department for Education. Accessed 25 August 2026. GIAS register snapshot on 25 August 2026.
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