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Ocean Academy Poole

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 0PZPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#4,880
of 13,686 nationally

About Ocean Academy Poole

Ocean Academy Poole is a primary school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole that is clearly in demand among local families. The school is oversubscribed, with 348 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, meaning 97% of places are filled. While the Department for Education’s Parent View data is not included in the available information, the high occupancy rate is a practical signal that parents are actively seeking places here. The school is led by headteacher Martin West and was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2018, with a subsequent ungraded inspection in May 2024 confirming that the school remains Good and is improving. This stability in quality is likely reassuring for parents weighing up their options in the local area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressParkstone, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH14 0PZ
HeadteacherMartin West
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils348
Free School Meals (FSM)28.7%
School Capacity348 / 360 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 May 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteLibraryArt StudiosForest SchoolMusic RoomsDining Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

SwimmingCricketFootballGymnasticsAthleticsTennisNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubFilm ClubDramaEco ClubChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:50

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: ocean-aspirations.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ocean Academy Poole

Ocean Academy Poole has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.