The Cornerstone Academy Catchment Area
The Cornerstone Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 682 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
682
Pupils
900
Capacity
76%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
The Cornerstone Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Cornerstone Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole catchment area documents →The Cornerstone Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4BQ
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 37.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139258
Other Secondary Schools in Poole
If The Cornerstone Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Poole are the next closest alternatives.
Lytchett Minster School Catchment Area
Foundation school · BH16 6JD
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BH15 3HY
St Aldhelm's Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BH12 4HS
Parkstone Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH17 7EP
Poole Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH17 9JU
Magna Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BH17 8RE
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Cornerstone Academy
Is The Cornerstone Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Cornerstone Academy has a capacity of 900 places and currently has 682 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
What is the admissions policy for The Cornerstone Academy? ▾
Admission to The Cornerstone Academy is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Cornerstone Academy cover? ▾
The Cornerstone Academy is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Cornerstone Academy? ▾
The Cornerstone Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.