Is The Cornerstone Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 October 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 16th of 24 secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Cornerstone Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at The Cornerstone Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.7 (England: 46.2). 56.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at The Cornerstone Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at The Cornerstone Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Cornerstone Academy

Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4BQ

Local ranking16th of 24 secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

900

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 19 October 2022. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 46.7 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 56.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 74.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 125

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 81.0%
Continued in education: 76.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 13.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 682
Boys: 298 (46%)
Girls: 347 (54%)
Capacity: 900 (72% full)
SEND: 21.3%
FSM Eligible: 40.8%
EAL: 18.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.3%
SEN Support: 17.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 45.6
Budget per Pupil: £8,858/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 12.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 34.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 76.5%
White Other: 8.2%
Black African: 5.3%
Asian Other: 2.5%
Other: 1.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.5%
Mixed Other: 1.3%
Asian Indian: 0.9%

76.5%

White British

8.2%

White Other

5.3%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01202676789

enquiries@carter.poole.sch.uk

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Blandford Close

Poole, South West

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Administrative

URN: 139258
UKPRN: 10040149
Establishment No.: 4003
Trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST

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