The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.3
0.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
42%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.14
Band 3Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 176 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 83 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 966
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 23.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Philip Midworth
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ashdown Close, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAd Astra Infant School
Primary · Very close
Haymoor Junior School
Primary · Very close
Montacute School
Special school · 1.1km away
Canford Heath Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Canford Heath Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Longspee School
Special school · 1.2km away
Longspee Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Poole Grammar School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Magna Academy a selective school?
No. Magna Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Magna Academy's Ofsted rating?
Magna Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Magna Academy?
Magna Academy currently has 966 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Magna Academy take?
Magna Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Magna Academy?
Magna Academy is in Poole, BH17 8RE, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Magna Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Magna Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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