The Cornerstone Academy vs The Swanage School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Cornerstone Academy
Poole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
645 students
The Swanage School
Swanage · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
349 students
| Measure | The Cornerstone Academy Poole, South West | The Swanage School Swanage, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #303 of 402 | #337 of 402 |
| National rank | #2870 of 4,090 | #3344 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 645 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 645 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 39.5% | 31.9% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | 36.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.3% | 20.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.8% | 37.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.73 | 3.07 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Poole | Swanage |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cornerstoneacademy.org.uk | www.theswanageschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Cornerstone Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.8 vs 22.8).
- •The Cornerstone Academy is the larger school with 645 students compared with 349.
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 The Cornerstone Academy better than The Swanage School?
On the Success Index (England), The Cornerstone Academy ranks higher (31.8 vs 22.8 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 The Cornerstone Academy and The Swanage School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Poole and Swanage in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Cornerstone Academy: 645. The Swanage School: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Cornerstone Academy and The Swanage School rank in South West?
The Cornerstone Academy is 303rd of 402 and The Swanage School is 337th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).