The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.7
2.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.68
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 205 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 79 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 931
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 17.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- INITIO LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sara Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Corfe Hills School a selective school?
No. Corfe Hills School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Corfe Hills School's Ofsted rating?
Corfe Hills School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Corfe Hills School?
Corfe Hills School currently has 931 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Corfe Hills School take?
Corfe Hills School caters for pupils aged 13 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Corfe Hills School?
Corfe Hills School is in Broadstone, BH18 9BG, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Corfe Hills School have a sixth form?
Yes, Corfe Hills School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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