Poole High School vs The Cornerstone Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poole High School
Poole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,891 students
The Cornerstone Academy
Poole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
645 students
| Measure | Poole High School Poole, South West | The Cornerstone Academy Poole, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #81 of 402 | #303 of 402 |
| National rank | #1009 of 4,090 | #2870 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,891 | 645 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,891 | 645 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 39.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 71.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.0 | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.6% | 37.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.3% | 59.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.67 | 3.73 |
| A level points per entry | 35.1 | – |
| town | Poole | Poole |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.poolehigh.co.uk/ | www.cornerstoneacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Poole High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 31.8).
- •Poole High School is the larger school with 1,891 students compared with 645.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Poole High School better than The Cornerstone Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Poole High School ranks higher (70.2 vs 31.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Poole High School and The Cornerstone Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Poole and Poole in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Poole High School: 1,891. The Cornerstone Academy: 645. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Poole High School and The Cornerstone Academy rank in South West?
Poole High School is 81st of 402 and The Cornerstone Academy is 303rd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).