The Cornerstone Academy

StateSecondary

GoodSecondaryAges 11–16682 pupils

Blandford Close, Hamworthy, BH15 4BQWebsite01202676789

Good682 pupilsAges 11–16

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Good3y ago

Inspected Oct 2022

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils682

Good3y ago

Ages11 - 16

Pupils682

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

682 / 900 (76%)

Head Teacher

Mr Chris Phillips

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Oct 2022

Results

Attainment 8: 41

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

12.2%

Absence rate

Avg 6.8%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

12.2%vs 6.8% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate12.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence34.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate38.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.9%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support17.0%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.3%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health52 pupils (36%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder24 pupils (17%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty22 pupils (15%)

Specific Learning Difficulty22 pupils (15%)

Speech, Language & Communication12 pupils (8%)

Physical Disability4 pupils (3%)

Not Assessed3 pupils (2%)

Other3 pupils (2%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)46

Teaching assistants (FTE)14

Support staff (FTE)48

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils682

Free school meals37.7%

English as additional language18.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British76.2%

White Other8.2%

Black African5.3%

Asian Other2.5%

Other1.6%

Mixed White & Asian1.5%

Mixed Other1.3%

Indian0.9%

Mixed White & African0.6%

Gypsy/Roma0.4%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.4%

Unclassified0.3%

Bangladeshi0.3%

Black Other0.1%

Chinese0.1%

Black Caribbean0.1%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2022

Leavers' Destinations

76.0%

to education

Sixth Form16.0%

Employment3.0%

NEET13.0%

2022-23

Trust Performance

United Learning Trust

KS4

Attainment 847.9

Progress 80.26

EBacc entry47.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£8,094

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,506 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£3,786

Support staff£1,362

Premises£129

Energy£144

Learning resources£771

Income per pupil£8,497

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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