GCSE 2025/26
#1,518 of 3,312
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Jan 2017
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 139258.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 46.7, similar to England | - | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 74.4%, better than England | - | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 56.8%, better than England | - | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 12%, worse than England | - | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 64.8%, better than England | - | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 125 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 645 |
| Girls | 347 |
| Boys | 298 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 39.5% |
| First language not English | 18.1% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 900 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 28.3% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 134 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 29 |
| Average class size | 22.9 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 14.8 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 8.8 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 43.51 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 12.93 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 46.3 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 45.6 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 35.6 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 4 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 6 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 96 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 161 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 81 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 81 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 8 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 11.7%, worse than England | - | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 31.4%, worse than England | - | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 7%, worse than England | - | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 37.2% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 8.1% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.9% |
| Permanent exclusions | 6 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 83.6% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 75% |
| Further education | 53.4% |
| School sixth form | 19% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 13.8% |
| Employment | 7.8% |
| Sixth form college | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2015. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Hamworthy Park Junior School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Old Town Infant School and Nursery | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jul 2013. | |
| 1.0 mi | Secondary | Poole High School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Nov 2016. | |
| 1.3 mi | Primary | Oakdale Junior School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2025. | |
| 1.3 mi | Primary | Bayside Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
| 1.5 mi | Primary | Longfleet Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Apr 2013. | |
| 1.6 mi | Primary | Stanley Green Infant Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2012. | |
| 1.7 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2019. |
The Cornerstone Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 18 Jan 2017.
The Cornerstone Academy ranks 1,518 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (similar to most schools).
In 2025/26, 56.8% of pupils at The Cornerstone Academy got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 46.7 (England 46.2).
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, The Cornerstone Academy made 96 offers from 161 applications (1.7 per offer), and 81 of 81 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
The Cornerstone Academy has 645 pupils aged 11 to 16.
The Cornerstone Academy had 900 school places in 2024/25.
No, The Cornerstone Academy teaches pupils up to age 16.
At The Cornerstone Academy, the average class had 22.9 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 14.8 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at The Cornerstone Academy missed 11.7% of sessions (England 8%), and 31.4% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.