The Cornerstone Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Blandford Close Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4BQ |
| Phone | 01202676789 |
| Reference Number | 139258 |
The Cornerstone Academy maintains its status as a good school, demonstrating a strong commitment to student learning and behavior. Pupils exhibit high levels of engagement and feel safe and supported while attending school. Leaders have established a rigorous curriculum that prepares students well for future educational pursuits, including a notable increase in participation in the English Baccalaureate. Despite the overall positive environment, there are areas identified for improvement, particularly in promoting discussions among pupils to deepen their understanding of subject matter.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 682 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.29%
Girls: 49.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 61 | 70 | 131 |
| 8 | 78 | 81 | 159 |
| 9 | 79 | 77 | 156 |
| 10 | 70 | 65 | 135 |
| 11 | 55 | 46 | 101 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.2% |
| White, Other | 8.2% |
| African | 5.3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2022 | School inspection |
| 18 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ learning and behaviour.
- Pupils learn how to keep safe both online and offline.
- There is a strong character development programme integrated within the school.
- Leaders effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Teachers present subject knowledge clearly and check pupils’ understanding systematically.
- The personal development curriculum is well-planned and age-appropriate.
- Pupils receive effective careers education and guidance.
Areas for Improvement
- The reading curriculum does not effectively develop phonics knowledge for early readers.
- Teaching does not always promote discussion, limiting opportunities for pupil debate.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 53.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 36 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 13 | 7 |
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