Poole & Bournemouth 11+ — Grammar Schools & Free Practice
The Poole and Bournemouth 11+ covers Dorset’s selective grammar schools, including Poole Grammar, Parkstone Grammar and the Bournemouth grammars. Sat at the start of Year 6, it decides eligibility for the area’s grammar-school places.
What the Poole & Bournemouth 11+ tests
- ✓English — comprehension and grammar
- ✓Maths — arithmetic and problem solving
- ✓Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
Format & key facts
The Poole and Bournemouth grammar schools set their own entrance tests.
Sat in the autumn of Year 6; families register directly with the schools.
A standardised score determines whether a child reaches the qualifying standard.
Catchment and priority rules vary by school, so check each one.
Exact dates, deadlines and scores change each year — always confirm on the official Poole & Bournemouth admissions website.
Grammar schools in Poole & Bournemouth
Examples of grammar schools that select using the Poole & Bournemouth 11+:
How to prepare for the Poole & Bournemouth 11+
- 💡Check each school’s catchment and priority rules alongside the test score.
- 💡Balance practice across English, maths and both reasoning types.
- 💡Use timed papers to build exam pace.
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Poole & Bournemouth 11+ — questions parents ask
Which grammar schools are in Poole and Bournemouth?▸
They include Poole Grammar and Parkstone Grammar in Poole, and Bournemouth School and Bournemouth School for Girls in Bournemouth.
What does the Poole & Bournemouth 11+ cover?▸
English, Maths and verbal and non-verbal reasoning. Check each school’s admissions page for the exact current format.
When is the Poole & Bournemouth 11+ taken?▸
In the autumn of Year 6. Confirm exact dates and registration deadlines with each school.