Magna Academy

About Magna Academy

Magna Academy is an academy sponsor led in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 966 pupils on roll. It is part of ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 March 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.2 (2025/26). 24.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

966 / 1,100 (88%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 March 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Ashdown Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8RE

Phone

01202604222

Head Teacher

Philip Midworth

Website

https://www.magna-aspirations.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Magna Academy?

Magna Academy is an academy sponsor led in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Magna Academy have?

Magna Academy has 966 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Magna Academy's Ofsted rating?

Magna Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 March 2023).

How does Magna Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Magna Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.2 in 2025/26.

Is Magna Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Magna Academy is part of ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Magna Academy?

Magna Academy is located at Ashdown Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8RE.