Magna Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ashdown Close Adastral Road Canford Heath Poole Dorset BH17 8RE |
| Phone | 01202604222 |
| Reference Number | 139711 |
Magna Academy is performing well overall, graded as good with outstanding elements in personal development and sixth-form provision. There is a strong sense of community among pupils, who actively engage in school life and demonstrate respectful relationships with staff and peers. Leaders have high expectations, and the curriculum is ambitious, which has resulted in improved academic outcomes, particularly at key stage 4 and in the sixth form. However, some pupils, especially those in key stage 3, struggle to retain knowledge, and attendance remains a concern among disadvantaged students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 966 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.31%
Girls: 46.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 92 | 89 | 181 |
| 8 | 102 | 76 | 178 |
| 9 | 98 | 77 | 175 |
| 10 | 92 | 82 | 174 |
| 11 | 94 | 82 | 176 |
| 12 | 17 | 22 | 39 |
| 13 | 20 | 23 | 43 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.4% |
| White, Other | 11.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| African | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a strong sense of community and actively participate in school life.
- Leaders have high expectations, and most pupils strive to meet them.
- The curriculum is designed to promote wider personal development and cultural knowledge.
- Sixth-form provision exceeds expectations, preparing students well for life beyond school.
- Pupils with SEND receive strong support, particularly in sixth form.
- The careers programme effectively links education to future opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Key stage 3 teaching does not sufficiently aid pupils in retaining learned knowledge.
- Some disadvantaged pupils do not attend school often enough, affecting their progress.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59.4% |
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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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.95 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 30.22 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 9.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 144 | 36 |
| Third Preference | 133 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 2 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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0.09 miles |
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Haymoor Junior School
Ashdown Close, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8WG |
0.1 miles |
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Canford Heath Infant School
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
0.7 miles |
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Canford Heath Junior School
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
0.72 miles |
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Hillbourne Primary School
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1.14 miles |
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1.16 miles |
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1.34 miles |
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1.35 miles |
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1.39 miles |
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1.65 miles |
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2.01 miles |
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