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The Cornerstone Academy

State school · Poole, BH15 4BQ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 668 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
668 ·
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Chris Phillips

Entrance

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

Hamworthy Park Junior School 49 %
Bayside Academy 23 %
Other 18 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Oakdale Junior School 4 %
Upton Junior School 3 %
Unknown 3 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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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
59%
LA avg.
74%
Eng. avg.
60%
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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.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
46
Number of teachers
15:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

5.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
16.3 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

668
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Blandford Close
Hamworthy
Poole
Dorset
BH15 4BQ
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Telephone: 01202 676789

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.carter.poole.sch.uk

Local authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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School data & information The Cornerstone Academy Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4BQ
668 Pupil numbers
39 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
16 % Pupils whose first language is not English
15:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
46 Number of teachers
14 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
59%
LA avg.
74%
Eng. avg.
60%

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
40.70
LA avg.
50.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

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)

-0.03 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
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 3
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 113 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 112 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 113 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 3
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 4

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 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Cornerstone 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.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Carter Community Sports College is committed to providing equal opportunities for all students to access a broad and balanced curriculum.

Support is provided in all areas of the curriculum through small teaching groups, teaching assistants and individual tuition. Work is differentiated to enable all students to access the curriculum and to achieve their academic potential. Close links are maintained with educational support agencies and the "Code of Practice" guides our decision making in all matters relating to educational needs.

Strategies for addressing the needs of our students are agreed in either Individual Education Plans or Pastoral Support Plans. These plans usually involve a number of professional bodies and the support of parents is paramount to their success. We recognise the views, experiences and knowledge of parents is vital when addressing special educational needs and close contact between home and the school is encouraged.

The school employs a specialist teacher, who withdraws pupils from lessons to provide intensive support with literacy.

For further information on special needs provision, contact Miss J Caldwell Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator.

5.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
16.3 %
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.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
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