The Cornerstone Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Cornerstone Academy
Address: Blandford Close, Hamworthy
Town/City: Poole
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH15 4BQ
Telephone Number: 01202 676789
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: United Learning Trust
Sponsor: United Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Chris Phillips
Capacity: 900
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 645 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 72% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 39.5%

Location and administration

URN: 139258
DfE Number: 839/4003
UKPRN: 10040149
UPRN: 100041055281
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (E06000058)
Constituency: Poole (E14001429)
Electoral Ward: Hamworthy (E05012663)

Easting & Northing: 399896E, 90647N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 42' 57.92" N 2° 0' 9.76" W
Plus Code: 9C2VPX8W+CW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Marcus Alldrick - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 January 2029.
  • Mr Antony Carr - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 March 2026.
  • Mr Umer Chudhary - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Marianne Harris-Bridge - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 May 2029.
  • Mrs Orela Hatchard - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 December 2028.
  • Mrs Claire Hawkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 February 2026.
  • Mrs Denise Jenkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2027.
  • Miss Teresa Luker - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.