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The Cornerstone Academy
Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole BH15 4BQ
The Cornerstone Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 600 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In October 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of United Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Winton Academy, Glenmoor Academy, Avonbourne Girls Academy, Avonbourne Boys' Academy and Castle View Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Progress, Disadvantaged pupils and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Attendance, Destinations, Finances and Attainment.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | Parkstone Grammar School | |
| 2.2 | St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole | |
| 2.8 | Magna Academy | |
| 2.9 | Poole Grammar School | |
| 3.0 | Lytchett Minster School | |
| 3.5 | St Aldhelm's Academy | |
| 3.7 | Corfe Hills School | |
| 4.9 | Oak Academy | |
| 5.0 | LeAF Studio | |
| 5.3 | The Bourne Academy | |
| 5.4 | Winton Academy | |
| 5.5 | Glenmoor Academy |
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
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