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The Cornerstone Academy

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The Cornerstone Academy

Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4BQ

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
682
Ages
11-16
FSM
37.7%
Attainment 8
40.9
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.9%
Basics 9-5
37.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
22.5%
EBacc APS
3.72
EBacc 9-5
14.7%
EBacc 9-4
20.6%
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About The Cornerstone Academy

The Cornerstone Academy is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.9. The school has around 682 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Blandford Close, Poole, BH15 4BQ | More schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Cornerstone Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Jan 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Cornerstone Academy

What is The Cornerstone Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Cornerstone Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are The Cornerstone Academy's latest exam results?
The Cornerstone Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Cornerstone Academy located?
The Cornerstone Academy is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH15 4BQ).
How many pupils attend The Cornerstone Academy?
The Cornerstone Academy has around 682 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Cornerstone Academy with other schools?
View The Cornerstone Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.