The Cornerstone Academy
Academy sponsor led
Poole, BH15 4BQ
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 28% in England
18 of 22 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils
645
First preferences per place
0.84
2026/27
Absence
12.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | 40.7 | 41.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43% | 31% | 37% | |
| Average English grade | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 49% | 41% | 51% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.19 | -0.03 | — |
60% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Poole High School · 1.1 mi · No rating · Top 26% in England
- St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole · 2.3 mi · No rating · Top 48% in England
- Parkstone Grammar School · 2.2 mi · Not judged · Top 4% in England
- Magna Academy · 2.8 mi · Good · Bottom 36% in England
- Poole Grammar School · 2.9 mi · Not judged · Top 4% in England
- Lytchett Minster School · 3.0 mi · No rating · Top 41% in England
Best secondary schools in Poole · Best secondary schools in Dorset
The neighbourhood
The Cornerstone Academy is in Hamworthy East (typical home £307,500, crime low).
What is The Cornerstone Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Cornerstone Academy does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does The Cornerstone Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Cornerstone Academy is in the bottom 28% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.