The Cornerstone Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 41.0 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 54%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.03
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.30, 0.24]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 102 | 41.0 | — | 53.9% | 22.5% | 3.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 116 | 40.7 | -0.03 | 48.3% | 31.9% | 3.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 68 | 42.1 | +0.19 | 57.0% | 25.0% | 3.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 69 | 46.5 | +0.78 | 55.0% | 32.0% | 4.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 139258 |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Chris Phillips |
| Trust | UNITED LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | BH15 4BQ |
| Latest pupils | 102 |
| FSM eligible | 37.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4BQ
http://www.carter.poole.sch.uk/View local authority page1202676789| DfE number | 4003 |
| UKPRN | 10040149 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2013 |
| GIAS updated | 9 Jul 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |