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Magna Academy

State school · Poole, BH17 8RE
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 966 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
966 ·
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Phillip Midworth

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Haymoor Junior School 28 %
Canford Heath Junior School 26 %
Ocean Academy Poole 17 %
OtherUnkn 10 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Livingstone Road Junior School 3 %
Manorside Academy 3 %
Oakdale Junior School 3 %
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School 3 %
8393614 3 %
Heatherlands Primary School 2 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
38.3%
LA avg.
56.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
34.54
LA avg.
36.30
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
62
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
15.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

966
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Ashdown Close
Adastral Road
Canford Heath
Poole
Dorset
BH17 8RE
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Telephone: 01202 604222

Email: office@aatmagna.org

Website: https://www.magna-aspirations.org

Local authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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School data & information Magna Academy Ashdown Close, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE
966 Pupil numbers
23.9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
13 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
62 Number of teachers
9 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
38.3%
LA avg.
56.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
44.90
LA avg.
50.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.09 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 174 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 89 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 101 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 171 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 173 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
21.4%
LA avg.
19.9%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
34.54
LA avg.
36.30
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Psychology GCE A level 11 B
Mathematics GCE A level 7 B
English Literature GCE A level 10 B
Biology GCE A level 6 C

Entry and exit data

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Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Magna Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
15.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good
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