The Cornerstone Academy

About The Cornerstone Academy

The Cornerstone Academy is an academy sponsor led in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 682 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.7 (2025/26). 39.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

682 / 900 (76%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

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

Blandford Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 4BQ

Phone

01202676789

Head Teacher

Chris Phillips

Website

http://www.carter.poole.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Cornerstone Academy?

The Cornerstone Academy is an academy sponsor led in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Cornerstone Academy have?

The Cornerstone Academy has 682 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Cornerstone Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Cornerstone Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.7 in 2025/26.

Is The Cornerstone Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Cornerstone Academy is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST.

Where is The Cornerstone Academy?

The Cornerstone Academy is located at Blandford Close, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 4BQ.