The Cornerstone Academy
Academy sponsor led secondary school in Poole (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At The Cornerstone Academy, our school values are confidence , creativity , ambition , respect , enthusiasm , and determination . These core values inspire and motivate our school community, ensuring that we bring out the best in everyone .
This ethos underpins everything we do and guides our students to become responsible, articulate, and confident young adults, who are fully prepared for the next stage of their lives. For more information or to book a tour, please.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 139258
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Constituency
- Poole
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2013
Governing body (5 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Marianne Harris-Bridge | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Orela Hatchard | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Marcus Alldrick | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Teresa Luker | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Denise Jenkins | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Claire Hawkins Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Antony Carr Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Umer Chudhary Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
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