The Cornerstone Academy
URN: 139258 • Poole BH15 4BQ
Overview
- Name
- The Cornerstone Academy
- URN
- 139258
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Chris Phillips (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01202676789
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Blandford Close, Poole BH15 4BQ
Summary
The Cornerstone Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Poole, within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it serves a diverse student body of 682 pupils, with a capacity of 900. The school has a significant proportion of students eligible for free school meals, currently at 37.7%, indicating a commitment to supporting disadvantaged learners.
The academy offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the educational needs of its students, fostering both academic achievement and personal development. The school ethos emphasizes inclusivity and community engagement, aiming to create a supportive environment where all students can thrive.
Parents can find more information about the school's policies, programs, and community initiatives on their official website. The Cornerstone Academy is dedicated to providing quality education and support, preparing students for future success in a rapidly changing world.
The academy offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the educational needs of its students, fostering both academic achievement and personal development. The school ethos emphasizes inclusivity and community engagement, aiming to create a supportive environment where all students can thrive.
Parents can find more information about the school's policies, programs, and community initiatives on their official website. The Cornerstone Academy is dedicated to providing quality education and support, preparing students for future success in a rapidly changing world.
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Nearby alternatives
- Parkstone Grammar School (77.7)
- Lytchett Minster School (69.1)
- Poole High School (67.5)
- St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole (63.7)
- Poole Grammar School (61.9)
Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 682
- Boys
- 343
- Girls
- 339
- FSM %
- 37.70
- Open date
- 2013-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 682 | 343 | 339 | 900 | 37.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 668 | 358 | 310 | 900 | 39.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 518 | 273 | 245 | 900 | 34.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 518 | 273 | 245 | 900 | 34.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 443 | 241 | 202 | 900 | 37.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 410 | 221 | 189 | 600 | 28.80 |
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