Grammar Schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The four BCP grammar schools share a consortium test, currently provided by GL Assessment, with a switch to Quest Assessments announced for the following round.
The exam provider is changing for 2028 entry
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is moving from GL Assessment to Quest Assessments. The change applies from September 2028 entry onwards. Children sitting the test in autumn 2026 still take the GL Assessment paper. If your child is currently in Year 4 or below, prepare for the new format.
Where the official practice material is
GL Assessment
Free familiarisation booklets that show the question types, the timings and how the answer sheet works. GL do not release past papers, so anything sold as a GL past paper was written by somebody else.
What families in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole need to know
- Consortium schools: Bournemouth School, Bournemouth School for Girls, Parkstone Grammar and Poole Grammar.
- Quest takes over from the test sat in September 2027, for September 2028 entry.
The 4 grammar schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Admissions details change year to year. Always confirm dates and criteria on the school's own admissions page before applying.
| School | Town | Admits |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School | Bournemouth | Boys |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Bournemouth | Girls |
| Parkstone Grammar School | Poole | Girls |
| Poole Grammar School | Poole | Boys |
Each name links to that school's own admissions page. Every school here sits the GL Assessment test.
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