The Cornerstone Academy

About The Cornerstone Academy

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.

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

40.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

40.7

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.03

Progress 8

Below average

31.0%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

58.6%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

31.9% entered EBacc

25.0% achieved EBacc

116 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Sarah K

Parent Feb 20, 2023

4.0

"A Good Balance of Academics and Extracurriculars"

My daughter is in Year 5 and we're enjoying her time at The Cornerstone Academy. She loves the STEM clubs and the teachers have been great at supporting her. However, I do wish they would invest more in the playground equipment - it could be more engaging for the kids. Overall, it's a good school with some minor improvements needed.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily C

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional School - Highly Recommend!"

We've been at The Cornerstone Academy for three years now and I couldn't be happier with the education and values our daughter is receiving. The facilities are excellent and the staff are all so supportive and encouraging. We feel confident that she's developing into a confident and articulate young adult.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David J

Parent Jun 15, 2020

4.0

"A Great Foundation for Our Sons' Futures"

My two sons attended The Cornerstone Academy and I was impressed with the way they were challenged and supported. The EWC program was particularly effective in teaching them the importance of character and empathy. We're grateful for the strong foundation they received and are proud of the young people they've become.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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