Oak Academy
About Oak Academy
Oak Academy, a mixed secondary school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for pupils aged 11 to 16, received a Requires Improvement rating from Ofsted in its most recent inspection in November 2024. The school was not given an overall effectiveness grade this time, but the inspection team judged behaviour and attitudes, and personal development, as Good. Leadership and management, and the quality of education, both remain Requires Improvement. The most telling academic metric is the school's Progress 8 score of -0.63, which is classified as well below average. This means that, on average, pupils achieved nearly two-thirds of a grade less per subject across eight GCSEs than students with similar starting points nationally. The school ranks 21st out of 21 schools in its local authority on this measure, and sits in the bottom 10% of schools nationally. For context, the local authority average Progress 8 score is 0.17, placing Oak Academy significantly behind its peers.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 115 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Nov 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications