Magna Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Address | Ashdown Close, Canford Heath, BH17 8RE |
| School Website | https://www.magna-aspirations.org/ |
| Telephone | 1202604222 |
| URN | 139711 |
School Census
| Total | 946 |
| Girls/Boys | 456/490 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.2%/51.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 11.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 170 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/03/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/03/2023 | Good |
| 12/12/2018 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 21/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/12/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 53.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.12 |
| Progress 8 | -0.09 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51% |
| Entering EBacc | 10% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.46 |
| Progress 8 | -0.26 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 61% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.8 |
| Progress 8 | -0.34 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 466 |
| As first preference | 133 |
| As second preference | 161 |
| As third preference | 118 |
| Total Offers Made | 155 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 133 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 587 |
| As first preference | 170 |
| As second preference | 192 |
| As third preference | 165 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 136 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 605 |
| As first preference | 219 |
| As second preference | 192 |
| As third preference | 139 |
| Total Offers Made | 173 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 153 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 582 |
| As first preference | 175 |
| As second preference | 182 |
| As third preference | 152 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 144 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 414 |
| As first preference | 131 |
| As second preference | 137 |
| As third preference | 145 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 131 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 429 |
| As first preference | 154 |
| As second preference | 147 |
| As third preference | 128 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 141 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 422 |
| As first preference | 160 |
| As second preference | 148 |
| As third preference | 114 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 451 |
| As first preference | 208 |
| As second preference | 146 |
| As third preference | 96 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 168 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 438 |
| As first preference | 176 |
| As second preference | 164 |
| As third preference | 97 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 157 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 293 |
| As first preference | 127 |
| As second preference | 91 |
| As third preference | 75 |
| Total Offers Made | 158 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 127 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 256 |
| As first preference | 102 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 74 |
| Total Offers Made | 134 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 102 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 17% |
| not applicable | 38% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 30% |
| no | 70% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 29% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 63% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 50% |
| no | 50% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Ad Astra Infant School
(0.09 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sherborn Crescent, , BH17 8AP
Haymoor Junior School
(0.10 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ashdown Close, , BH17 8WG