In spite of significant housing development since then, the school enjoys a pleasant position, bordered on one side by a belt of trees and very close to protected woodland and lowland heath.

Poole Grammar School students in Years 7–11 wear a uniform of green blazer, white shirt and dark grey or black trousers.

For games lessons, the school have released a reversible jersey made of the same material as the PE shirt, but with green and yellow stripes.

[1] Poole Grammar School students must study GCSEs in either double or triple science (biology, chemistry and physics), English language and literature, mathematics, and religion & philosophy.

The school also offers optional GCSEs in art (fine), art (3D design graphics), computer science, design technology, drama, electronics, food technology, geography, history, modern foreign languages (French, German, and Spanish), music and physical education (PE).

Students in Poole Grammar School Sixth Form are expected to study at least three A-levels and an additional qualification.

A-Levels available at Poole Grammar School Sixth Form include: art (fine), art (3D design graphics), biology, business, chemistry, computer science, design technology, drama, economics, electronics, English language, English literature, French, geography, German, government & politics, history, media studies, music, physics, psychology, philosophy, Spanish and sociology.

Some A-level subjects are offered in partnership with Parkstone Grammar School (drama, English language, French, German, media studies, Spanish and sociology).

The two large gyms provide changing facilities, a climbing wall, indoor volleyball courts and a room for weights and fitness training.

The new sports center includes a gymnasium with basketball hoops, cricket nets and various sports equipment in storage, a fully functional rope climbing wall, a well-equipped gym with rowing machines, cycle machines and weightlifting equipment, and 5 state-of-the-art classrooms that are used for various subjects.