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The Cornerstone Academy
Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4BQ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.3 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
682
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 76% nationally. Approximately 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 37% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests that it performs better than 31% of schools in the area, providing a decent choice for families in the region.
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Last inspected: 18 January 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.0 | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 60% | Bottom 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 37% | Bottom 33% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 23% | Bottom 47% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 21% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.2%
White Other8.2%
Black African5.3%
Asian Other2.5%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.71545, -2.00284 · BH15 4BQ
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN139258
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.carter.poole.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Cornerstone Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Cornerstone Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 January 2017.
Is The Cornerstone Academy a good school?
The Cornerstone Academy scores 31.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Cornerstone Academy in GCSEs?
The Cornerstone Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.0. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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