Magna Academy vs Ad Astra Infant School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Magna Academy
Poole
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy converter
Age Range
11–18
4–7
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
938
257
Capacity
1100
270
Occupancy
85%
95%
FSM %
25.1%
16.7%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Outstanding
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Good
Requires Improvement
Last Inspected
Mar 2023
Apr 2026
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
15
0
Top subjects
Sociology (30)
Mathematics (30)
Psychology (28)
History (26)
Psychology (22)
English Literature (20)
English Literature (18)
Chemistry (16)