Poole Grammar School
Academy converter secondary school in Poole (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
It is my great privilege to welcome you to Poole Grammar School, a selective 11-18 school where tradition and excellence meet ambition and opportunity. As a successful all-boys grammar school, we take immense pride in fostering an environment where academic accomplishment is balanced with strong moral character, personal growth, and a deep sense of community.
At the heart of our school are the values that shape everything we do: compassion, integrity, motivation, teamwork, respect, and wisdom. These are not just words; they are the principles that guide our students in their learning, their relationships, and their aspirations for the future.
We believe that education extends beyond the classroom, and we encourage every student to develop confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning. Our dedicated staff are committed to nurturing the potential of every boy, challenging them to achieve their best while providing the support and guidance they need to thrive.
Whether in the classroom, sporting activities, the arts, or leadership roles, we encourage our students to embrace challenges, work collaboratively, and develop the skills and character that will serve them well beyond their time at Poole Grammar School.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 136850
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2011
Governing body (18 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.16 governors are linked to a profile (14 confirmed, 2 (likely)).
Governors marked “Confirmed same person” have exactly the same forename and surname as the only officer of that name at the school’s own academy trust company on the Companies House register, so we treat them as the same person. The governance record itself comes from DfE.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Tim Williams (likely) | Chief Financial OfficerTrust officer | since 2026 | |
| Mr Mark Jason Daniels Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Jonathan Carr Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Katie Etheridge Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mrs Katie Etheridge Confirmed same person | Accounting OfficerTrust officer | since 2024 | |
| Mr Andrew Pinder Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr James Cope Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lucy Culkin Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Neil Bichard Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by trustees | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs April Thomas Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by trustees | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr Ken Power | Chair of TrusteesTrust board | Appointed by academy members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Marianne Barnard Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr Emma Thompson Confirmed same person | MemberTrust members | Appointed by academy members | since 2022 |
| Mr Simon John Bowden Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Anita Louise Steel Confirmed same person | MemberTrust members | Appointed by academy members | since 2017 |
| Mr Neil Bichard Confirmed same person | MemberTrust members | Appointed by academy members | since 2011 |
| Dr Kenneth John Power Confirmed same person | MemberTrust members | Original (signatory) members | since 2011 |
| Mrs Katie Hewitt (likely) Former | Chief Financial OfficerTrust officer | since 2023 · term ended 2026 | |
| Mr Mark Robertson Confirmed same person Former | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Teresa Grist | Governance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT)Governance professional | since 2022 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record