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Magna Academy
Ashdown Close, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.0 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
966
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.3, which places it in the top 59% nationally. A commendable 66% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 77% progress to university, indicating strong post-secondary pathways. However, only 8% of students advance to top-third universities, suggesting room for improvement in preparing students for competitive higher education options.
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Last inspected: 21 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 44.3 | Bottom 41% 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%. | 66% | Top 49% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 42% | Top 36% 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%. | 29% | Top 36% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 77% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 13 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.4%
White Other11.1%
Mixed Other1.9%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
White Irish0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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50.74866, -1.96661 · BH17 8RE
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN139711
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.magna-aspirations.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Magna Academy rated by Ofsted?
Magna Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2023.
Is Magna Academy a good school?
Magna Academy scores 58.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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 Magna Academy in GCSEs?
Magna Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.3. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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