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Magna Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Natasha Ullah

corporate_fareASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onPoole, BH17 8RE

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

946

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Attainment 8

44.3

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GCSE Rank

#16 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

#1,867 of 3,216 nationally

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Magna Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Poole, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Magna Academy is an academy sponsor led in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 966 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.3, placing the school #16 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and #1,867 of 3,216 nationally. 41.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 38.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 19.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.13 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 10.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.3

Grade 5+ E&M

41.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.0%

Entering EBacc42.30%

EBacc APS4.01

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53.10%

EBacc APS4.12

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3.47

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.8

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

1.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS4.3

2018

Progress 8 Score

1.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.92

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.13

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.2%

Achieving A*–A19.6%

Achieving A*–B38.1%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate96.7%

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.42

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate94.40%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate95.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 March 2023

Inspection Report

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12 December 2018

Inspection Report

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09 June 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-03-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2018-12-12

Exempt School Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2015-06-09

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

10.1%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.0%(48 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 966 pupils. During this period, there were 98 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.1%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	966	98	10.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	971	101	10.4%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	964	77	8.0%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	960	126	13.1%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	968	125	12.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	947	64	6.8%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	946	76	8.0%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	949	64	6.7%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	921	27	2.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	926	29	3.1%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	935	21	2.2%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	890	77	8.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	892	23	2.6%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	893	71	8.0%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	877	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	877	107	12.2%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	877	110	12.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	838	29	3.5%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	838	29	3.5%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	853	32	3.8%	3.8%	4
2017/18 (Summer term)	813	16	2.0%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	825	15	1.8%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	833	7	0.8%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	766	12	1.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	775	35	4.5%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	785	48	6.1%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 49 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 48 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 39 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

65.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

67.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree15%

agree42%

disagree19%

strongly disagree20%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree13%

agree44%

disagree30%

strongly disagree10%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree17%

agree18%

disagree24%

strongly disagree21%

don't know6%

not applicable14%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes30%

no70%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree15%

agree35%

disagree18%

strongly disagree29%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree26%

agree49%

disagree13%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree18%

agree51%

disagree19%

strongly disagree10%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree14%

agree43%

disagree30%

strongly disagree13%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree20%

agree63%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree57%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree15%

agree45%

disagree21%

strongly disagree13%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes50%

no50%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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