Magna 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 Magna, we believe that the key to a fulfilling life lies in the attitudes that people develop whilst they are young: attitudes to other people and towards challenges and uncertainty. Everything we do is centred on students having a strong sense of self-worth, being actively engaged and working with purpose.
Ours is an inclusive, caring culture where we foster mutual respect and celebrate diversity. High expectations and aspirations remain at our core. We have a strong and heartfelt sense of moral purpose and want all our students to feel safe and build their capacity for independent thought and learning.
When our students leave Magna Academy we want them to be inquisitive, adventurous, honourable, kind and resilient. Our Vision at Magna, we have a vision that seeks to transform each individual student's life through our culture of high aspirations, hard work, resilience
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
22 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Magna Box Office
- Facilities
- Our History
- Aspirations Academies Trust
- Senior Leadership Team
- Trust and Governance
- Equipment
- Arbor
- Structure of Our Day
- Students Anti-Bullying
- Exams and Support
- Expectations
- House System
- Student Voice and Leadership
- Phoenix Access Arrangements
- Anti-Bullying
and 6 more
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 139711
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2013
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Herbert | Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Claire Ralston | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Jen Warr | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 · until 2030 |
| Mr Martin West | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 · until 2030 |
| Ms Natasha Ullah | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Philip Midworth | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Alex Waddington | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Donna Hollingworth | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Natasha Ullah Former | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Alexandra Waddington Former | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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