Ofsted: Good

Cornerstone School

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

personMrs Debbie Donnelly

corporate_fareTRINITAS ACADEMY TRUST

location_onBelvedere, DA17 6DW

language Visit Website phone 2087130002

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

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Attainment 8

6.4

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GCSE Rank

#17 in Bexley

#4,181 of 4,663 nationally

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Cornerstone School is a Free schools special school in Belvedere, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Cornerstone School is a free schools special in Belvedere, Bexley, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It is part of TRINITAS ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 99 pupils on roll, of whom 49% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6.4, placing the school #17 in Bexley and #4,181 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Good, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 7.4:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 10.0 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

6.4

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.49

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

18 June 2024

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2024-06-18

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Good

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

6.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.0%(4 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 99 pupils. During this period, there were 6 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	99	6	6.1%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	101	14	13.9%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	83	12	14.5%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	78	12	15.4%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	75	19	25.3%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	55	8	14.5%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	51	3	5.9%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	50	8	16.0%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	18	2	11.1%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	20	0	0.0%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	19	0	0.0%	4.4%

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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 98 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 1 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.

74.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

79.0%Positive

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

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree53%

agree16%

strongly disagree16%

don't know16%

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

strongly agree47%

agree21%

disagree16%

strongly disagree11%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree63%

agree5%

disagree16%

strongly disagree16%

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

yes89%

no11%

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

strongly agree59%

agree24%

strongly disagree12%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree47%

agree26%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know16%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree53%

agree26%

disagree5%

strongly disagree11%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree53%

agree26%

disagree5%

strongly disagree16%

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

strongly agree42%

agree37%

disagree5%

strongly disagree16%

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

strongly agree58%

agree37%

disagree5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree58%

agree16%

disagree16%

strongly disagree11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes74%

no26%

Cornerstone School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

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

Staffing

Teacher Turnover