The short version
Average GCSE results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.0
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
Source: 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
81%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 68 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 682
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 37.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Phillips
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4BQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTwin Sails Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Hamworthy Park Junior School
Primary · 349m away
Old Town Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
Poole High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Oakdale Junior School
Primary · 2.1km away
Bayside Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Longfleet Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Stanley Green Infant Academy
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Cornerstone Academy a selective school?
No. The Cornerstone Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Cornerstone Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Cornerstone Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Cornerstone Academy?
The Cornerstone Academy currently has 682 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Cornerstone Academy take?
The Cornerstone Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Cornerstone Academy?
The Cornerstone Academy is in Poole, BH15 4BQ, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Cornerstone Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Cornerstone Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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