School Funding & Expenditure

Understanding how a school is funded provides valuable context about the resources available to support your child's education. Financial metrics show how much money is coming in and, crucially, how it is being distributed across different areas such as teaching staff, educational supplies, and premises maintenance.

Per-Pupil Expenditure

For the 2024-25 financial year, the total per-pupil expenditure at Magna Academy was £6,861.

To put this into perspective, the average per-pupil expenditure across all non-selective secondary schools in the BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) local authority area is £7,381.56. This indicates that the funding available per student at Magna Academy is below the local average for similar types of schools. The spending range across all BCP secondary schools varies significantly, from £6,090 to £9,307 per pupil.

Teaching Staff Investment

A significant portion of any school's budget is rightfully dedicated to teaching staff. At Magna Academy, the specific expenditure on teaching staff equates to £4,796 per pupil. This figure helps illustrate the direct financial investment made into front-line education and classroom instruction.

What This Means for Parents

While funding figures are important, they don't tell the whole story. A lower per-pupil spend doesn't automatically mean lower quality education; it often reflects historical funding formulas or economies of scale within a large Multi-Academy Trust like the ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST. Conversely, higher funding might be tied to specific grants or a higher proportion of students requiring additional support. Parents should consider these financial figures alongside academic results and Ofsted judgements to form a complete picture of the school's effectiveness.

Source: https://financial-benchmarking-and-insights-tool.education.gov.uk/ (2024-25). Data is provided for indicative benchmarking purposes.