Poole Grammar School vs Magna Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Poole Grammar School
Poole
Magna Academy
Poole
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Secondary
Type
Academy converter
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–18
11–18
Gender
Boys
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
Selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1224
938
Capacity
1375
1100
Occupancy
89%
85%
FSM %
6.0%
25.1%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
May 2025
Mar 2023
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
70.2
45.2
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
92.7%
43.7%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
B
C+
Points Per Entry
40.0
32.7
Best 3 A-Levels
B
C
AAB+ %
32%
10%
Value Added
Average
Average
A-Level Students
140
39
Retention
99%
97%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
45%
20%
Degree course
70%
60%
Any L4+ destination
77%
68%
Apprenticeships
7%
8%
Cohort size
148
25
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
15
Top subjects
Mathematics (182)
Mathematics (178)
Chemistry (96)
Physics (94)
Chemistry (92)
Physics (80)
Economics (76)
Biology (72)
Sociology (30)
Mathematics (30)
Psychology (28)
History (26)
Psychology (22)
English Literature (20)
English Literature (18)
Chemistry (16)