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# Parkstone Grammar School, Poole, Dorset, UK

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- [Black Lives Matter](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/black-lives-matter/) - Parkstone Grammar School Statement: In response to the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement, the school is constantly reflecting on how it can play a positive role going forward. We realise we have a duty to send out a clear message that racism is not tolerated.We are categorical that we will
- [Top 0.5% of Country's Sporting Schools!](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/top-0-5-of-countrys-sporting-schools/) - 🎉We’re celebrating an incredible sporting achievement! Schools nationwide delivered outstanding performances to reach School Sport Magazine’s exclusive Top 200 Sports Schools list. Parkstone secured 19th place nationally, recognising exceptional success across 20+ sports and 120 competitions. The rankings prioritise achievement across a wide range of sports, particularly those with high participation. A top-20 finish places
- [Sports News](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/sports-news/)
- [Quiz Night!](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/quiz-night/) - 🧠✨ PFSA QUIZ NIGHT IS BACK! ✨🍕 Get your team together and put your knowledge to the test — all while supporting Parkstone Grammar School! 🎟️ Book tickets & pre-order pizza via the QR code or the link in our Story/Profile Highlight. 🍕 Team up, enjoy great food and refreshments, and see if you can
- [Author of the Week!](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/author-of-the-week/) - 📚Author of the Week: Lewis Carroll – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland A cornerstone of imaginative literature, Alice playfully blurs logic and nonsense, reality and dream. Its wordplay, symbolism, and philosophical puzzles make it ideal for stretching bright readers while remaining accessible and enjoyable.📚 #parkstonegrammarschool #authoroftheweek #authoroftheweek #parkstonegrammarschool
- [Considering A-Levels?](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/considering-a-levels-in-september/) - Parkstone Sixth Form welcomes internal and external applications. External Applicant? Apply online here: https://parkstone.poole.sch.uk/sixth-form/curriculum/ #parkstonesixthform #parkstonegrammarschool #sixthform
- [Daily Echo Article](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/daily-echo-article/) - We’re celebrating the Bournemouth Daily Echo article featuring Parkstone Grammar School being ranked among the best schools in the south west of England for 2026. The highly regarded Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 reports that, ‘The top schools are preparing pupils to be curious, problem-solving and risk-taking, ready for anything that comes their way
- [UK Space Design](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/uk-space-design/)
- [Our Reception Glow-up!](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/our-reception-glow-up/) - We are loving our new Reception glow-up! Take a look at how beautiful our refurbished Reception area looks.

## Pages

- [Welcome to Parkstone Grammar School](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/) - Parkstone Grammar School is a leading girls school & sixth form in Poole, Dorset. A selective girls' school in Poole offering outstanding education in Dorset.
- [Current vacancies](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/) - Thank you for taking an interest in a career at Parkstone Grammar School. Parkstone is an excellent place to work. Staff and students are happy, well cared for and well supported. We place a high priority on staff wellbeing and ensure that there are opportunities to support our staff. From free tea and coffee in
- [Zebra](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/zebra/)
- [Community](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/community-2/) - Welcome to our Community Page - please click the links below to find out what's going on in our area for your family and with our PFSA (Parent, Friends & Staff Association): ➡PYCF SEN PARENT SUPPORT GROUP ➡DRAW FOR YOUR HOSPITAL COMPETITION ➡STEP INTO SPRING ➡YOUNG MUSICIANS COMPETITION ➡UPTON COUNTRY PARK ACTIVITIES ➡JUNIOR PADEL ➡POOLE
- [Governing Body](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/information/governing-body/) - The Governing Body is proud to welcome you to our website. We are a group of enthusiastic and hard-working members of the community who work with the school’s leadership to create an inspiring and highly successful learning environment for girls from Poole and beyond. School Trustees provide strategic leadership and accountability. Trustees appoint the Head
- [Admissions](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/information/admissions/) - Our annual Open Evening will be held on Thursday 9 July 2026 (6pm – 8pm) Headteacher Talks will be in the Main Hall at 6:15 pm & 7 pm. We welcome applications from parents who live in the Local Authority area and beyond. Admission is at 11+ into Year 7 and is by entrance test.
- [Individual Music Lessons](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/instrumental-lesson-request-form/) - At Parkstone Grammar School we are proud to have a team of talented Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs) who come into school each week to deliver a wide range of instrumental and singing lessons. These music lessons are offered directly by the Visiting Music Teachers, with an agreement between the music teacher and the parent. Click
- [Policies](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/information/policies/) - Admisisons Policy for entry September 2026 Admissions Policy 2026 – Supplementary Date Sheet Admissions Policy for entry September 2025 Admissions Policy 2025 – Supplementary Date Sheet Admissions Policy for Entry September 2024 Admissions Policy 2024 – Supplementary Date Sheet Anti Bullying Policy Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage Attendance Policy Behaviour
- [Adverse weather](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/parents/adverse-weather/) - Should severe weather be a problem to the area, we will do our utmost to keep the school open. We will keep a close watch on the various weather forecasts and if we can make the decision on the previous day then we shall do so. If the decision to close the school has to
- [Lettings](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/community/lettings/) - Facilities and Lettings The aim of letting out our facilities is to support the extra-curricular provision for students and community activities of an educational, recreational or cultural nature. To share with the community the school’s accommodation and resources for the mutual benefit of all parties. The income generated will be used for the enhancement and
- [Term Dates](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/information/term-dates/) - TERM DATES 2025-26 AUTUMN TERM 2025 Monday 1 September­ to Thursday 18 December – Early closure, 12.30 pm Half Term : Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October SPRING TERM 2026 Monday 5 January­ to Friday 27 March – No early closure Half Term : Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February SUMMER
- [Contact Us](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/contact-us/) - General enquiries for Main School & Sixth Form: 📧 office@parkstone.poole.sch.uk 📞 01202 605605 General enquiries for the Headteacher: Sue Clarke (Headteacher’s PA) 📧 office@parkstone.poole.sch.uk 📞 01202 605605 Student Absences & Appointments: 📧 attendance@parkstone.poole.sch.uk 📞 01202 605605 (Option 1) Main School Admissions: 📧 admissions@parkstone.poole.sch.uk Sixth Form Admissions: 📧 sixthformadmin@parkstone.poole.sch.uk 🔗 HOW
- [Examinations & Results](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/students/examination-timetables/) - Examination Results We were delighted to see Parkstone recognised once again as one of the leading state schools in the South West and the highest-ranked school in the BCP area. Parkstone secured a top-ten regional position in the 2026 Sunday Times Parent Power guide, reflecting the exceptional dedication of our students, staff and families. This recognition
- [PFSA (Parents, Friends & Staff Association)](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/community/pfsa/) - Parkstone Grammar School has a friendly and active PFSA organisation. The aim of the PFSA is to raise funds for the school and add value to the amenities already enjoyed by all students. Money has been raised to purchase a large variety of resources for the school. Our contributions have impacted many subjects, as well
- [Ofsted](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/information/ofsted/) - Please view our download documents below. Admissions arrangements Curriculum Equality Data 2024-25 Governor information and duties KS4 & KS5 RESULTS 2025 Ofsted Report 2025 Ofsted Report Website Performance tables Pupil Premium report SEND Report 2025 Behaviour Policy 2025 Complaints Policy Admissions Policy Child Protection and Safeguarding Equality Statement – March 2025 School Development Plan 2025-26
- [Years 10 and 11](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/curriculum/years-9-10-and-11/) - WELCOME TO YEAR 10 Dear Student Welcome to Year 10 and a new year of both developing what you need for GCSE as well as developing yourself as a young person progressing through school life. As with any year it is also a time for looking towards the future. You may begin to consider your
- [Years 7, 8 and 9](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/curriculum/years-78/) - WELCOME TO YEAR 7 Dear Student Welcome to Year 7 at Parkstone Grammar School. We are very excited by the prospect of working with you and helping you to enjoy all of the learning opportunities that are available, so that you are happy and successful in all that you do. In Year 7 one of
- [Curriculum](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/curriculum/) - At Parkstone we aim to provide an inspiring broad and balanced curriculum that well prepares our able students for the next steps in their lives. Our curriculum is underpinned by our high expectations of academic success as well as our values of courage, commitment and compassion. Curriculum Booklets YEAR 7 CURRICULUM BOOKLET 2025-26 YEAR 8
- [Safeguarding](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/information/safeguarding/) - Parkstone Grammar School is fully committed to providing the highest possible standards in all safeguarding issues. We are committed to ensuring that all members of the school community are safe and happy at school. To ensure this we are; Vigilant in ensuring that no risks to health or safety go unchallenged Vigilant in ensuring that
- [Pupil Premium](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/information/pupil-premium/) - The Pupil Premium funds are allocated to schools with pupils on roll that are known to be eligible for free school meals (FSM). Parents who think they may be eligible must apply directly to BCP: Free School Meals | BCP Schools will have the freedom to spend the Premium, which is additional to the underlying
- [Sixth Form Admissions & Curriculum - Apply here!](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/sixth-form/curriculum/) - Entry Requirements to Parkstone Sixth Form Students are required to have achieved six GCSEs (including Mathematics and English). English Language or Literature (as long as English Language is at least a grade 4) and Mathematics must be achieved at grade 5 or above and the additional 4 GCSEs must be achieved at grades 5-9. Some
- [Sixth Form](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/sixth-form/) - Welcome to Parkstone Grammar School Sixth Form We are a heavily oversubscribed 11-18 selective girls’ school offering outstanding education to the girls of Poole and its surrounding area. Girls at Parkstone are not only encouraged to succeed academically, but to enjoy the wide range of musical, theatrical, sporting, speaking and charitable opportunities. 🔗Please click here
- [SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/sixth-form-open-evening-subject-information/) - Our Open Evening for Sixth Form will be on Thursday 6 November 2025 (6 PM – 8 PM). Don’t miss the Talk from the Headteacher starting at 6 pm! New and returning students are welcome. We offer 28 subjects and have a track record of excellence with 74.6% A*-B grades in 2025. View our online
- [School Meals](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/parents/school-meals/) - CATERING PROVIDER We are delighted to announce that Cleverchefs offer our catering provision at Parkstone Grammar School. The ‘Parkstone Eatery’ as well as the hot and cold ‘Grab and Go’ is open from 8am until 4pm, 5 days a week and will serve a very wide range of food items. To speed up queues we have
- [Struggling to attend school? - EBSNA | 'Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance'](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/ebsna/)
- [Parent Voice](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/parents/parent-voice/) - Parent Voice Our relationship with parents and carers is very important to us. Working together we can support your child to thrive at Parkstone. For that reason we value your opinions and views on how we can improve. You can email Mr Hallsworth direct with any suggestions at headteacher@Parkstone.poole.sch.uk. Alternatively, you can meet him at
- [Careers Information and Guidance](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/students/careers-information-and-guidance/) - Careers Advice The school employs Mrs C Pier as Head of Careers and Employability. Please take a look at our destinations data: ➡DESTINATIONS 2024 ➡UNIVERSITIES BY SUBJECT Mrs Pier, along with her other Careers work, offers one to one appointments with students. The Careers section of the library is an important facility as it contains resources
- [Alumni](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/community/alumni/) - Parkstone’s Alumni We are building up our ‘Parkstone Alumni Network’ and want to make contact and keep in touch with as many former Parkstone students as possible. We are hoping that our Alumni Network will contribute to the school supporting our current students for example through career guidance. We are hoping that your lasting memories
- [Bursary](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/sixth-form/bursary/) - The Post 16-19 Bursary is a fund to help 16 – 19 year olds facing financial hardship to stay on in full time education after Year 11 and are aged under 19 on 31 August in the academic year in which they start their programme of study. Students turning 19 during their programme of study
- [Clubs and Societies](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/students/clubs-and-societies/) - Please click the link to see our full list of : 🔗Parkstone Clubs and Societies 2025-26 Students have many opportunities to extend their learning through a rich range of extra-curricular activities. There is a wide range of clubs and societies. These include an excellent range of sports clubs for including football, netball, cricket, table tennis and
- [Privacy notice for parents](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/privacy-notice-for-parents/) - 🔗Privacy notice for parents/carers
- [Uniform](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/parents/uniform/) - Please see our policy here: Uniform Policy In 2021 we took the decision to modernise and refresh our uniform and were pleased to introduce a very different style and look. MAIN SCHOOL UNIFORM SUPPLIERS : Stevensons 148-150 Seabourne Road Bournemouth BH5 2JA Tel: 01202 425192 Website: www.stevensons.co.uk UNIFORM : Parkstone navy blazer with badge Parkstone
- [Attendance](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/parents/attendance/) - To report a student absence please either call the Main Office on 01202 605605 and select option 1 or email our attendance team office: attendance@parkstone.poole.sch.uk Please ensure you have contacted the school prior to 9am.
- [Visiting Music Teacher - Guitar](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/visiting-music-teacher-guitar/) - Please click on the link below for the Application Form. Application Form If you have any queries or would like further information about Parkstone Grammar School or the advertised role, please email recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk
- [Wellbeing](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/curriculum/physical-well-being/) - Looking after our children and young peoples’ wellbeing mental health has never been more important. This is a key focus for us and we work with students, as far as a school can, to help them stay well. When further help may be needed knowing where to go to get help can be difficult, so
- [SEND Information Report and Policy](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/information/sen-information-report/) - Please click on this link to view our latest SEN Information Report and Policy : SEND Report 2025 (Report produced annually) SEND Policy The SENDco at Parkstone Grammar School is Clare Barrett who can be contacted by email using office@parkstone.poole.sch.uk, by phone 01202 605605 or using the school’s postal address at the top of the
- [Accessing Parkstone](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/accessing-parkstone/) - Parkstone Grammar School has an Accessibility Plan which incorporates access to the physical environment as well as access to communications and curriculum information. Please find a copy of our Accessibility Plan here Physical Access It is important to us that our school is accessible to all students, staff and visitors. If you feel that
- [Useful Resources](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/useful-resources/) - Click here for: 🔗The UCAS Widget What is it? The UCAS widget helps link students and their parents/carers to important information about higher education and the UCAS application process. Revision Resources Self-Care Reflection Weekly Planner Health and Wellness Review Traffic Light - make your own Managing Study Periods Reflection Sheet Topic Check List Developing
- [Financial Information](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/information/financial-information/) - Please find below all of our financial statements. Parkstone GS Annual Report, Annual Audited Accounts 2023-2024, including Details of Charity Trustees and Members Parkstone GS Annual Report, Annual Audited Accounts 2022-2023, including Details of Charity Trustees and Members Parkstone GS Annual Report, Annual Audited Accounts 2021-2022, including Details of Charity Trustees and Members School
- [Form with upload for Frankie](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/test-form-with-upload/)
- [School Trips](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/school-trips/) - Parkstone Grammar School has a proud tradition of offering a varied programme of optional trips for curriculum enrichment, some of which are abroad. In order to meet the statutory requirements set down by the DfE, and also to meet our own exemplary Health and Safety standards, we have a strict Trips Procedure that students and
- [Benefits](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/work-with-us/benefits/) - Recruitment Incentives: Core Benefits A contributory pension scheme, relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes) Occupational sick pay Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the South Central Teaching Hub. Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7
- [Work With Us](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/work-with-us/) - Parkstone Grammar School Parkstone is a warm, vibrant and exciting learning community. We are a heavily oversubscribed 11-18 selective girls’ school offering outstanding education to the girls of Poole and its surrounding area. Girls at Parkstone are not only encouraged to succeed academically, but to enjoy the wide range of musical, theatrical, sporting, speaking and
- [Calendar](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/parents/calendar/) - Timing of the School Day Registration 8.25 am – 8.30 am Move to Assembly/Tutor Time 8.30 am – 8.35 am Assembly/Tutor Time 8.35 am – 8.50 am Move to Period 1 8.50 am – 8.55 am Period 1 8.55 am – 9.55 am Period 2 9.55 am – 10.55 am BREAK 10.55 am –
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- [Transport](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/parents/transport/) - Travel to and from school At the beginning and end of the school day over 1200 students and over 150 staff arrive and leave from our normal entrance in Sopers Lane. In all cases we aim to ensure the safety of students at this busy time and our rules are designed to ensure this. Walking
- [School Board Trustees (Governors)](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/school-board-trustees-governors/) - Please click on the links below for the Application Form and the Applicant Information Pack, which contains the Job Description as well as a wealth of information about Parkstone Grammar School. Applicant Information Pack Application Form If you have any queries or would like further information, please contact recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk
- [Gallery](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/news-events-gallery/) - A taste of Parkstone life...
- [How-To Install Microsoft Office for students (Parent Guide)](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/how-to-install-microsoft-office-for-students-parent-guide-for-their-child/) - How-To Install Microsoft Office for students. Please click the link above for a guide to help your child get up and running with the FREE School licenced copy of Microsoft Office. Regards Parkstone IT Support
- [ParentPay](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/parents/parent-pay/) - ParentPay – our online payment service We are pleased to advise that we accept payments online for items such as music lessons, school trips and parental subscriptions. Using a secure website called ParentPay you can pay online using your credit or debit card. ParentPay will be our preferred method of making payments to school. What
- [Parent Evenings](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/parents/parent-evenings/) - Years 7–13 Parent Evenings take place in Year Groups over the course of the academic year. Face-to-face appointments are held in the main school hall and dining room, usually on a Thursday from 4.30 pm – 7.00 pm. Parents/Carers are able to make their own appointments with their child’s teachers using the online software ‘Parents’
- [Testimonials](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/parents/testimonials/) - “May I take this opportunity to say how happy our daughter is at PGS and she has settled in straight away. Thanks for all your support, encouragement and hard work!” (Parent) “I felt compelled to write to express my appreciation and gratitude towards the P.E department at Parkstone Grammar School. My daughter is now
- [Homework](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/students/homework/) - The aim of homework at Parkstone is to support or extend students’ learning and progress, with opportunities for topic enrichment and developing a love of learning. All homework set will have a clear purpose which will be communicated to students. Standard homework practice in the classroom at Parkstone means that: Tasks requiring groups of students
- [Professional Development](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/work-with-us/professional-development/) - Parkstone Grammar School is committed to supporting all staff to develop their skills and abilities, to enable them to fulfil their roles. Wherever possible we also endeavour to help staff develop their skill set to enable them to take on posts of greater responsibility. This is done through a mixture of internal and external CPD
- [Location](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/work-with-us/location/) - Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane Poole Dorset BH17 7EP Telephone: 01202 605605 Instagram: @parkstonegrammarschool Twitter: @ParkstoneGS office@parkstone.poole.sch.uk
- [House System](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/students/house-system/) - Every student is allocated to one of 6 Houses based on the theme of Greek goddesses. Each House has its own colour, logo and moto. You are issued a badge in the House colour with the House name on that you are expected to wear on your blazer. Houses Aletheia (red) – Goddess of truth,
- [Student Voice](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/students/student-voice/)
- [South Central Teaching School Hub](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/information/teaching-school-alliance/) - Parkstone Grammar School is delighted to be a supporter of the South Central Teaching School Hub which provides support for other local schools. Please see the South Central Teaching School Hub website link below for more information. Website: South Central Teaching School Hub
- [British values](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/information/british-values/) - British Values at Parkstone Grammar School Parkstone Grammar School is committed to working closely and in harmony with its community and celebrating the diversity of the UK. We aim to prepare students for life in modern Britain and to ensure that our school ethos, curriculum and approaches to teaching and learning reflect and promote British
- [Our Vision](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/our-vision/)
- [Information](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/information/) - Welcome to the School Information area of our website. In this section you will find all of the information and documents that will tell you more about the running of our school. In Admissions you will find our past and present admissions policies and a link regarding how to register for testing for this academic
- [HOW-TO ADD back linked Subject Resources TAB and Documents to your Class Teams.](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/how-to-add-back-linked-subject-resources-and-documents-to-your-class-teams/) - UPDATED: 09/10/2023 Lovely teacher people, there has been an update to how you re-add your own “Subject Resource” TABS back into your new Class Teams. (Oct 2023), so to accomplish this below "Subject Resources" follow the guide below. Or click here for a click by click version. So please can you, follow these simple’ish instructions.
- [Sixth Form at Parkstone](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/video/)
- [Careers - An Employers Guide](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/careers-an-employers-guide/) - CAREERS – AN EMPLOYERS GUIDE As a school we provide lots of information and guidance to our students. The school prides itself on the Careers provision it provides having been awarded the Quality in Careers Standard via Investors in Careers, achieved the highest 5 stars on the Employers Charter and the Careers Coordinator being awarded
- [Timing of the School Day](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/timing-of-the-school-day/) - During term time, our office is open 42 hours per week and our office opening times are: 8-4.30 Monday to Thursday and 8-4.00 Friday Registration 8.25 – 8.30 am Move to Assembly / Tutor Time 8.30 – 8.35 am Assembly / Tutor Time 8.35 – 8.50 am Move to Period 1 8.50 – 8.55 am
- [SMSC](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/curriculum/smsc/) - Rationale of Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development Parkstone promotes SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development) throughout the school curriculum from Year 7 to Year 13 and in many other areas of school life. Our aim is to ensure that all students have the opportunity to develop as great an understanding of Spiritual, Moral,
- [School Fund](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/information/school-fund/) - As you may be aware, school funding is under great pressure which means that schools are facing financial strain. As a means of support, we operate a School Fund that allows parents and carers to make valuable donations. These parental contributions are used wisely to provide the enriching experiences that make an education at Parkstone
- [VIRTUAL OPEN EVENING](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/virtual-open-day/) - Welcome to our Virtual Open Evening! One of the best ways to get to know a school is to visit, please call us to arrange tour. In the meantime, we hope our Virtual Open Evening will give you a flavour of life at Parkstone. Take a Virtual Tour of the school : How Do I
- [HOW-TO Migrate your data when you leave Y13](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/how-to-migrate-your-data-when-you-leave-y13/) - Students: export a copy of your work from OneNote, Class Notebook, Teams, and OneDrive OneNote for Microsoft 365 OneNote for the web OneNote 2021 More... Save a copy of your school notes to your OneNote notebook If you are a student using a Microsoft 365 account, your work in OneNote is stored in OneDrive. This enables you to save a personal
- [Headteacher’s Welcome](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/information/headteachers-welcome/) - As the headteacher of Parkstone Grammar School, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to our vibrant and dynamic school community. At Parkstone, we are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience that nurtures the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of every student. We are a heavily oversubscribed 11-18 selective girls’ school offering outstanding
- [Student well-being](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/parents/student-well-being/) - How to help / Support your child There are many ways to help and support your child’s experience of GCSE and Advanced level study at Parkstone. Many of these are things that will generally help in any of your child’s subjects. Have they checked her timetable and located all of their subject resources (textbook, Labcoat,
- [Parents](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/parents/) - PARENTS MAIN PAGE A strong home school relationship is a key priority for us. We hope that the associated pages will provide you with the essential information you need to support your daughter. If there is anything missing or you require further information please do not hesitate to get in touch. Email: enquiries@parkstone.poole.sch.uk Telephone: 01202
- [News](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/news/) - Top 0.5% of Country’s Sporting Schools! 27th January 2026 3:07pm Sports News 27th January 2026 2:35pm Quiz Night! 27th January 2026 10:27am Author of the Week! 27th January 2026 8:00am Considering A-Levels? 21st January 2026 3:47pm Black Lives Matter 21st January 2026 11:22am Daily Echo Article 5th December 2025 3:48pm UK Space Design 27th November
- [Destinations](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/students/careers-information-and-guidance/destinations/) - POST YEAR 11 2022 CHART YEAR 13 DESTINATION CHART 2022
- [Sixth Form News](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/sixth-form/sixth-form-news/)
- [How-To View an alternate user inbox in OUTLOOK if you have permission granted.](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/how-to-view-an-alternate-user-inbox-in-outlook-if-you-have-permission-granted/) - So to simply switch to an alternate inbox, assuming you have been granted permission by Parkstone IT Helpdesk, you can do it simply this way. Via Webmail. Open a browser (Chrome etc) to access your inbox as normal via https://office.com or https://outlook.office.com/mail/ and click on your account profile in the top right of page as
- [Teams Meeting Guest Access](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/teams-external-guest-access-parkstone-grammar-school/) - Thank you for completing the Guest access approval. You can now be invited and join Teams Meetings from Staff at Parkstone Grammar School. Please be aware that most meetings are recorded for Safeguarding purposes and staff are encouraged to do this routinely. If you are struggling with GUEST access, please realise that you will need
- [FEELING LOW - low mood, self esteem issues and poor sleep](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/feeling-low/) - Lower Level Concerns Low Mood Signs may include : Recent onset of low mood which is impacting on falling out with friends or socially withdrawing / Not doing well at school / Reduced concentration and attention / Reduced self esteem and confidence / Poor sleep / Reduced appetite www.youngminds.org.uk www.camhsdorset.org www.minded.org.uk www.beatingtheblues.co.uk (possible charges apply)
- [HOW-TO send a message to an entire Class via email and Teams at once.](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/how-to-send-a-message-to-an-entire-class-via-email-and-teams-at-once/) - Find your Team Click on the General Tab Click on POSTS Start a NEW CONVERSATION Type “@” followed by the class ie @22_10b/gg1 etc They will then all receive that message in Teams and email inbox. Craig Judd 09/09/22
- [HOW-TO Reactivate ARCHIVED Class Teams](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/how-to-reactivate-archived-teams/) - Reactivate ARCHIVED Class Teams When a Team is Archived (automatically after the school data rollover, or by you when you have finished with it), the data that sits within it in (which lives on a sharepoint site), will be accessible from sharepoint as read-only and the Team will no longer be available to view by
- [HOW-TO Map a Network Drive](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/how-to-map-a-network-drive/) - A very simple method for Windows 10 users. Right Click on the My Computer icon on desktop. Select Click MAP NETWORK DRIVE SELECT O: (or the letter you need) Type \ServerIP\Sharename Click Apply / OK
- [HOW-TO Activate your Class Teams for the new term.](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/how-to-activate-your-class-teams-for-the-new-term/) - FOR YOUR STUDENTS TO SEE NEW CLASSES YOU MUST DO THIS ONE THING “ACTIVATE” YOUR CLASS TEAMS…. Else they cannot see them. So Click (1.) Open your Team one by one and….. Then Click (2.) Click ACTIVATE in purple at the top. After which you and your students will see all of your class teams
- [Prospectus](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/school-prospectus/) - View our Main School prospectus : PARKSTONE GRAMMAR SCHOOL PROSPECTUS
- [Sixth Form Subject Information](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/sixth-form/sixth-form-subject-information/) - SUBJECT INFORMATION : See below for further information on the subjects that students can study at A Level at Parkstone : Ancient History (lessons at Poole GS) Art & Design (Fine Art) Art & Design (3D Design/Graphic Communications) Biology Business Chemistry Computer Science Design & Technology - Fashion and Textiles Design & Technology - Product
- [SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING 2022 - TAKE OUR VIRTUAL TOUR](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/sixth-form/sixth-form-open-evening/) - WELCOME FROM THE HEADTEACHER A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEAD GIRL A TASTE OF THE SIXTH FORM TAKE A TOUR OF OUR SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM We’d love to receive your application form, showing your interest in our sixth form. With this information we will keep you in touch with news and events about the sixth form
- [Student Login](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/student-logins/) - Welcome to our student login page. Please use the links below. Office 365 email Clickview Online Student Login
- [Staff Login](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/staff-login/) - Welcome to our staff login page. Please use the links below. Office 365 email Clickview Online Staff Login
- [How to copy OLD content from Teams to NEW Teams using Sharepoint](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/how-to-copy-content-from-old-teams-to-new-teams-using-sharepoint/) - So every semester we publish new class teams from SIMS, and the same frequently asked questions come about. A key one; how to link back to resources each term, ones that are static and need to remain as such? In a word "SharePoint". What is SharePoint? SharePoint is the underlying code and infrastructure that Teams
- [Content Access](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/content-access/)
- [STUDENT AWARDS CEREMONIES](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/student-awards-ceremonies/)
- [DIFFICULTIES WITH OTHERS - friendship difficulties or bullying](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/difficulties-with-others/) - Higher Level Concerns Friendship Difficulties / Bullying New presentation resulting in impact on emotional welfare www.youngminds.org.uk www.camhsdorset.org www.bullying.co.uk https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/bullying-at-school/
- [PHOBIAS OR OBSESSIONS - Panic, Phobia or Compulsive Behaviours](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/panic-phobia-compulsion/) - Lower Level Concerns Panic Disorder Experience of a panic attack or fear of having a panic attack. www.youngminds.org.uk www.minded.org.uk www.nopanic.org.uk Phobias Terror around a specific place, things, or actions – but not phobia or fear of blood, needle or vomit. Symptoms may include trembling hands, feeling sick and needing the toilet more frequently. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/phobias/ www.youngminds.org.uk
- [CONCERNS AROUND BEHAVIOUR -  Changes in behaviour, anger, self-harm](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/behaviour/) - Lower Level Concerns Behavioural Difficulties Signs may include a recent change in behaviour which is impacting on learning or social functioning – not including behaviours associated with already diagnosed difficulties or disabilities. www.familylives.org.uk www.parentlineplus.org.uk www.camhsdorset.org https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/dealing-with-difficult-behaviour/ Higher Level Concerns Anger Difficulties Recent change in behaviour and presentation possibly linked to a specific event/incident https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/dealing-with-angry-child/ https://youngminds.org.uk
- [STRESS](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/stress/) - Feelings of stress – from lingering worries to more developed anxieties. Lower Level Stress General feelings of anxiety, worry or stress Signs may include : Stress around exams / stress around school work / relationships / family break up / feelings of loss (not bereavement) / short outbursts or tearfulness Worry about many things, not specifically
- [How to Support Your Child's Learning at Home](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/how-to-support-your-childs-learning-at-home/) - We are pleased to share advice for parents on how to support their child at home : How to support your child’s learning at home
- [In Year Admissions](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/information/admissions/in-year-admissions/) - For in year admissions information please refer to our Admissions Policy linked to our main Admissions section. Please also refer to the local authorities’ guidance on an in year applications: https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Schools-and-learning/School-admissions/Changing-school-during-the-school-year/Apply-to-change-your-childs-school-in-year-application.aspx
- [A TASTE OF THE SIXTH FORM](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/a-taste-of-the-sixth-form/) - We are delighted that you are considering joining us for your A Level studies! Below you will find a video of the talk delivered on Taster Day. It offers an introduction to Sixth Form life here at Parkstone, and we hope it answers many of your questions. You will also find a link to embark
- [Thank you for signing up for Taster Day / Teams Access.](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/thank-you-for-signing-up-for-taster-day-teams-access/) - If you need help with gaining access, Microsoft have some useful information, but the most important thing to have is a Microsoft Account (So an email address ending in live.com, or outlook.com, or have a gmail registered as a Microsoft Account) After accepting the invitation, the guest can participate in teams and channels, receive and respond
- [Year 12 Higher Education Information Presentation](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/y12-he-presentation-eve/)
- [YEAR 8 KEY STAGE 4 OPTIONS](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/year-8-ks-4-options/) - In Year 8 our students will be asked to make their Key Stage 4 options choices. It is vital that these are made after informed discussions with parents, subject staff and with full information from the school. Below is a video to support these choices, together with a copy of the Options Booklet that has
- [Teachers Guide to Careers](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/students/careers-information-and-guidance/teachers-guide-to-careers/) - Help as to where teachers can access career information to inform students.
- [Useful career websites](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/students/careers-information-and-guidance/useful-career-websites/) - https://www.unifrog.org/ https://futurelearncareers.today/Career Sites http://parentzone.careerpilot.org.uk/parent www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk www.prospects.ac.uk/careers.htm www.careersworld.co.uk/south-west/home www.studential.com www.icould.com www.plotr.co.uk/ https://jobs.telegraph.co.uk/ Universities www.russellgroup.ac.uk/our-universities www.cam.ac.uk/ www.ox.ac.uk/ www.ucas.com www.unistats.co.uk Higher Level Apprenticeships / Training www.apprenticeships.org.uk www.notgoingtouni.co.uk Army / Navy / RAF www.army.mod.uk/join www.raf.mod.uk/careers www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers Merchant Navy www.careersatsea.org www.warsashacademy.co.uk Subject related www.suttontrust.com/students/pathways-to-law/ - Law www.jobs.nhs.uk – NHS www.healthjobsuk.com - Health www.inretail.co.uk - Retail www.retailchoice.com – Retail www.childcarejobsdorset.co.uk - Childcare
- [UCAS APPLICATIONS CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION 2020 – impact of the pandemic](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/for-unis/) - Following the UCAS guidance, please find below an overview of our school context and how we have attempted to mitigate against the impact of school closures on student progress. School context: Selective secondary school and Sixth Form in Poole, Dorset Oversubscribed, selective single-sex girls school with students from a wide area Adjustments to school
- [PARENTS' INFORMATION EVENINGS - Video Presentations](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/parents-information-evenings/) - Unfortunately due to the COVID19 restrictions, we have not been able to host our annual Parents’ Information Evenings held at the start of each academic year. The reason behind these evenings is to share valuable details pertinent to each year of study. As an alternative, we have recorded our presentations and are pleased to share
- [Thank you.](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/thank-you/) - Your Parkstone TEAMS Guest access is now being processed, please await further instructions or a Teams Meeting invite in your email. Parkstone IT Helpdesk
- [Virtual Tour for New Students to Parkstone Grammar School.](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/virtual-tour-for-new-students-to-parkstone-grammar-school/)
- [Groupcall](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/parents/groupcall/) - GROUPCALL MESSENGER AND GROUPCALL XPRESSIONS As a school, we use two initiatives for communicating with parents. Both hosted by a software company called Groupcall, they are Messenger and Xpressions. MESSENGER Messenger is an email delivery system. Messenger will deliver emails direct to a parent’s Inbox using the email address(s) provided to the school. Attachments are made
- [Transition Pack](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/transition-pack/) - Business Studies Inside Aldi part 1 Inside Aldi part 2 Inside Aldi part 3 Inside Aldi part 4 English Language Reading list for A level English Language English Literature Reading list for A level English Literature Mathematics OCR Bridging The Gap 2020 version OUP AS bridging material OUP AS bridging material answers Edexcel Transition_worksheets_between_GCSE_and_AS_Mathematics
- [Opportunities & Information](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/students/careers-information-and-guidance/opportunities/) - STEM Careers Research Help Help I don`t know what Career to choose A guide to subject choices at school and college by The Russell Group Interested in Engineering? What do certain careers do? Watch these YouTube videos
- [CAREERS - A PARENTS GUIDE](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/careers-a-parents-guide/) - CAREERS – A PARENTS GUIDE As a school we provide lots of information and guidance to students that they may not share with their parents/carers. The school prides itself on the Careers provision it provides having been awarded the Quality in Careers Standard via Investors in Careers, achieved the highest 5 stars on
- [Admissions](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/sixth-form/admissions/) - Sixth form students are required to have achieved six GCSEs (including Mathematics and English Language) at grade 5 or above. Different subjects have more specific requirements. Our Prospectus will provide further information. To view the Sixth Form Prospectus, please go to the Curriculum area under Sixth Form (above).
- [Confirmation](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/confirmation/) - Thank you for your form submission, we will be in touch shortly.
- [PSHE](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/pshe/) - Personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) plays an essential part in developing well rounded students who are equipped with the confidence and skills necessary to make informed decisions about many of the issues that will face them throughout their lives. While the programmes of study for PSHE education remain non‐statutory certain content such as
- [](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/students/careers-information-and-guidance/1551-2/)
- [Calendar setup](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/parents/calendar-setup/)
- [Sixth Form Welcome](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/sixth-form/sixth-form-welcome/) - It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Sixth Form at Parkstone Grammar School. We welcome students from a range of schools into our Sixth Form with the aim to provide an outstanding education within a vibrant learning environment. Moving into Sixth Form is an exciting step in your education. It is
- [Enterprise Education](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/students/enterprise-education/) - The school is fully committed to enterprise education. Parkstone Grammar School understand the value of offering students opportunities to work with outside employers bringing real business experience into the school. There are a number of programmes in place for all girls between Year 8 and Year 12. As well as special activities and projects, there
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/welcome-to-parkstone-grammar-school/cookie-policy/) - We use a number of different cookies on our site. If you do not know what cookies are, or how to control or delete them, then we recommend you visit here for detailed guidance. Below is a description of the cookies we use on this site and what we use them for. Currently we operate
- [Terms of Use](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/welcome-to-parkstone-grammar-school/terms-of-use/) - This is an agreement between you (“You”) and Parkstone Grammar School (the “Trust”). “We” and “Us” means both You and the Trust. The effective date of this Agreement is when You accept this Agreement in accordance with the procedure set out above. You hereby consent to the exchange of information and documents between Us electronically
- [Community](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/community/) - Parkstone is a community school that opens its doors to members of the wider Poole Community. We encourage our students to become involved in the wider community in a number of ways including: We hold a Senior Citizens Christmas Party every year. Sixth form students volunteer in a range of placements including rest homes, charity
- [Students](https://www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk/students/) - STUDENTS MAIN PAGE Please find on these pages information that might be helpful to all students. This includes information about our brand new House System as well as clubs and societies that you can join. In addition it provides information and homework, careers advice and public examinations. If you require any further information please contact
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