The Cornerstone Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Cornerstone Academy.

Poole, BH154BQ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.03
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 58.6%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 January 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Blandford Close
Hamworthy
Poole, BH154BQ
Phone
1202676789
Website
carter.poole.sch.uk/

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
View on Google Maps Get Directions

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139258
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4BQ
Website
http://www.carter.poole.sch.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
668
Free School Meals
40.7% (272 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.1% (34 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
39.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
40.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.7
English Attainment 8:
8.5
Maths Attainment 8:
8.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.7
Ebacc English:
96.6%
Ebacc Entry:
25.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
81.9%
Ebacc Languages:
33.6%
Ebacc Maths:
97.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.03
Progress 8 Range:
-0.30 to 0.24

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
111
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
668 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

confidence creativity ambition respect enthusiasm determination

Other Secondary Schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Compare with nearby schools

View all Secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole