Ad Astra Infant School vs Magna Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Magna Academy
Poole
Overview
Phase
Primary
Secondary
Type
Academy converter
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
4–7
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
257
938
Capacity
270
1100
Occupancy
95%
85%
FSM %
16.7%
25.1%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Good
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Good
Last Inspected
Apr 2026
Mar 2023
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
45.2
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
43.7%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
-
C+
Points Per Entry
-
32.7
Best 3 A-Levels
-
C
AAB+ %
-
10%
Value Added
-
Average
A-Level Students
-
39
Retention
-
97%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
-
20%
Degree course
-
60%
Any L4+ destination
-
68%
Apprenticeships
-
8%
Cohort size
-
25
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
0
15
Top subjects
Sociology (30)
Mathematics (30)
Psychology (28)
History (26)
Psychology (22)
English Literature (20)
English Literature (18)
Chemistry (16)