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Magna Academy

Magna Academy
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Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding
Outcomes for pupils Outstanding
16 to 19 study programmes Good
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Magna Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.

It has 946 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Outstanding Good Outstanding
Age range 11-18 11-18 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Boys Girls
Student teacher ratio 16.6 20.4 17.9
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Magna Academy Reviews
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As someone who currently goes to this school, I think it’s safe to say the school sucks. It makes me genuinely appreciate the time I used to go to primary (even though I had a teacher who was a literal predator and got fired) I just hate school. I have a bad feeling about all the teachers. I get blamed for a majority of things. I mean this in the nicest way possible, Magna could...
Secondary Exam Result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.34 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 44.4 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 43% 35.45% 32.7%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 70% 47.47% 45.2%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 15% 24.58% 24.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 7% 15.47% 12.93%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 9% 19.37% 17.08%
EBacc average points score 3.8 3 2.96

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 84.3% 90.41%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 162 119 140
Pupils staying in education 86% 79.23% 86.28%
Further education college or other further education provider 52% 35.5% 34.06%
School sixth forms 33% 35.73% 30.68%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.13% 10.44%
Other education destinations 1% 7.77% 11.12%
Pupils in apprenticeships 9% 2.67% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.5% 2.15%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 1.16 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 54.1 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 46% 3 34.65% 29.2%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 68% 4 48.44% 43.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 24% 29.41% 25.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 15% 4 14.65% 11.41%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 23% 4 20.09% 16.42%
EBacc average points score 4.3 3.18 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 91% 84.75% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 78 120 135
Pupils staying in education 79% 77.68% 84.05%
Further education college or other further education provider 45% 32.79% 33.38%
School sixth forms 33% 35.46% 31.08%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.21% 8.48%
Other education destinations 1% 9.32% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 3.43% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 3.5% 2.77%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 1.15 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 51.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 49% 9 35.7% 29.12%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 64% 9 48.06% 42.55%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 22% 28.97% 24.65%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 11% 3 15.52% 11.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 19% 5 20.39% 15.92%
EBacc average points score 3.92 3.16 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 79.57% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 81 125 140
Pupils staying in education 79% 67.93% 73.89%
Further education college or other further education provider 47% 31.11% 28.38%
School sixth forms 32% 34% 31.43%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.18% 9.11%
Other education destinations 0% 3.64% 5.91%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 3.61% 2.97%
Pupils staying in employment 9% 3.04% 2.07%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.4 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 48.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 40% 35.03% 29.45%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 55% 48.75% 43.01%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 17% 26.72% 25.18%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 14% 17.06% 14.63%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 14% 18.41% 16.18%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 90% 75.63% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 117 131 144
Pupils staying in education 81% 57.89% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider 40% 29.81% 30.59%
School sixth forms 40% 37.7% 32.04%
Sixth form colleges - 0% 9.01%
Other education destinations - 4.22% 5.68%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 4.89% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 9% 3.22% 2.46%
A level exam result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 30.63 36.82 33.36
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 29 35.84 32.43
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 10.0% 18.03% 17.63%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 20 115 249
Students staying in education 40% 59.27% 60.59%
Students entering apprenticeships 0% 3.67% 4.98%
Students entering employment 12% 21% 17.76%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 10% 7.67% 10.71%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 25.79 5 27.96 29.34
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 28.89 14 27.77 28.6
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 12.46% 12.99%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 50 112 232
Students staying in education 22% 49.65% 57.23%
Students entering apprenticeships 10% 6.76% 7.77%
Students entering employment 34% 28.24% 21.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 10% 8.88% 8.81%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 20.77 3 30.3 28.97
Average grade D - -
Average points (Best 3) 14.79 8 28.79 28.76
Average Grade (Best 3) E+ - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 15.16% 13.27%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 3 3
Students staying in education 11 24.82% 31.71%
Students entering apprenticeships 10% 5.71% 5.54%
Students entering employment 27% 25.65% 15.82%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.35% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 17.44 29.26 26.71
Average grade D- - -
Average points (Best 3) 22.38 28.53 27.74
Average Grade (Best 3) D+ - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 12.37% 12.59%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 3 3
Students staying in education 16 31.2% 36.45%
Students entering apprenticeships 9% 7.73% 6.37%
Students entering employment 48% 33.27% 20.08%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.2% 4.25%
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Holidays & terms

Holidays 2023/24

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023
Winter Holidays 18th Dec 2023 - 1st Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024

Terms Dates 2023/24

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 1st Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 28th Oct 2023 - 17th Dec 2023
Spring Term 2nd Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 - 23rd Jul 2024
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Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Magna Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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