Dorset's grammar schools
Every grammar school we have verified in Dorset: 4 in total.
Bournemouth School
Bournemouth
Full admissions test detail
Dorset/BCP Grammar Schools Consortium test — GL Assessment (English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning) for Sept 2027 entry; consortium moving to Quest Assessments from Sept 2028 entry
Bournemouth School for Girls
Bournemouth
Full admissions test detail
Dorset/BCP Grammar Schools Consortium test — GL Assessment (English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning) for Sept 2027 entry; consortium moving to Quest Assessments from Sept 2028 entry
Parkstone Grammar School
Poole
Full admissions test detail
Dorset/BCP Grammar Schools Consortium test — GL Assessment (English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning) for Sept 2027 entry; consortium moving to Quest Assessments from Sept 2028 entry
Poole Grammar School
Poole
Full admissions test detail
Dorset/BCP Grammar Schools Consortium test — GL Assessment (English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning) for Sept 2027 entry; consortium moving to Quest Assessments from Sept 2028 entry
Dorset 11+ pass mark
In Dorset, no pass mark has been published for this area yet.
No published pass mark for Dorset yet
We haven't been able to independently verify a published qualifying standard for Dorset's grammar schools. That doesn't always mean one doesn't exist: some areas simply don't publish a fixed number and rank every applicant instead. Always confirm current admissions arrangements directly with the school or local authority before relying on a figure you see anywhere else online.
How the 11+ test works in Dorset
Frequently asked questions
How many grammar schools are in Dorset?
Dorset has 4 grammar schools in our directory: 2 boys' and 2 girls' grammar schools.
What is the Dorset 11+ pass mark?
In Dorset, no pass mark has been published for this area yet. See the full breakdown above for the exact sourced detail.
Is the 11+ test the same at every school in Dorset?
Yes, every grammar school we have listed in Dorset uses the same admissions test.
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