Magna Academy

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

Poole, BH178RE Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
52.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.09
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 60.6%
Continue in education or training
50.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 57.0%
Sustained employment
71.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 36.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
21 March 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Ashdown Close
Adastral Road
Poole, BH178RE
Phone
1202604222
Website
magna-aspirations.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139711
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Ashdown Close, Adastral Road, Poole, BH17 8RE
Website
https://www.magna-aspirations.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1100 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
960
Free School Meals
20.6% (198 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
44.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.6
English Attainment 8:
9.5
Maths Attainment 8:
8.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.6
Ebacc English:
97.7%
Ebacc Entry:
25.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
92.0%
Ebacc Languages:
53.1%
Ebacc Maths:
98.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.1%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.09
Progress 8 Range:
-0.30 to 0.13
University Progression:
50.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
57.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
36.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
50%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
14 students
Per cohort

Key Performance Indicators

Attainment 8:
44.9 (+5.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
60 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
120
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
960 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

High aspirations Hard work Resilience Compassion Mutual respect and acceptance Inclusion/Diversity Safe and supportive community

Head Teacher's Message

Magna Academy aims to transform students’ lives through a culture of high aspirations, hard work, resilience and compassion; fosters an inclusive, caring culture with mutual respect and high expectations; aims for students to be inquisitive, adventurous, honourable, kind and resilient. Message attributed to Phil Midworth, Principal.

Facilities

Modern, well-built academy building Light, airy rooms that can be configured for classroom, seminar or group work layouts Fully accessible with a lift to the upper floor On-site car park with 113 spaces (6 disabled spaces)

Curriculum Highlights

Year 7 curriculum subjects: English Language & Literature, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Spanish, Physical Education, Art, Music, T&E, Performing Arts/Cooking/Product Design (rotation) No Limits Curriculum (Curriculum approach)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast club and a daily homework support club are offered to all students.

Admissions Criteria

Magna Academy accepts Year 7 entrance via Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Local Authority; admissions for Years 8–11 are conducted by the Local Authority; Sixth Form admissions are via direct application to the academy; the school is described as oversubscribed; transition events and timelines for admissions are provided.

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