Magna Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Poole, BH17 8RE
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 36% in England
17 of 22 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils
938
First preferences per place
1.02
2026/27
Absence
7.9%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.8 | 44.9 | 44.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31% | 38% | 41% | |
| Average English grade | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.5 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 38% | 45% | 49% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.26 | -0.09 | — |
66% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Poole Grammar School · 0.7 mi · Not judged · Top 4% in England
- St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole · 0.8 mi · No rating · Top 48% in England
- Parkstone Grammar School · 0.9 mi · Not judged · Top 4% in England
- St Aldhelm's Academy · 1.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 4% in England
- Poole High School · 1.8 mi · No rating · Top 26% in England
- Oak Academy · 2.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 3% in England
Best secondary schools in Poole · Best secondary schools in Dorset
The neighbourhood
Magna Academy is in Canford Heath East (typical home £296,000, crime very low).
What is Magna Academy's Ofsted rating?
Magna Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Magna Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Magna Academy is in the bottom 36% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.