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Magna Academy

Ashdown Close, Adastral Road, Poole, BH17 8RE

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
966
Ages
11-18
FSM
23.9%
Attainment 8
44.2
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.0%
Basics 9-5
41.1%

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
42.3%
EBacc APS
4.00
EBacc 9-5
15.4%
EBacc 9-4
28.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.72
A*-A Grades
19.6%
A*-B Grades
38.1%
AAB+ %
9.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 48 students entered

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About Magna Academy

Magna Academy is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.2. The school has around 966 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Ashdown Close, Poole, BH17 8RE | More schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2023 — Good
  2. Dec 2018 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Magna Academy

What is Magna Academy's Ofsted rating?
Magna Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Magna Academy's latest exam results?
Magna Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Magna Academy located?
Magna Academy is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH17 8RE).
How many pupils attend Magna Academy?
Magna Academy has around 966 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Magna Academy with other schools?
View Magna 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.