Ocean Academy Poole

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.

Academically, Ocean Academy Poole performs solidly against both local and national benchmarks. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 68% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is above the local authority average of 63% for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The school ranks 19th out of 50 primary schools in the LA, placing it in the top 38% locally. Looking at individual subjects, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in both reading and writing, and 76% did so in maths. At the higher standard, 10% of pupils achieved the higher benchmark across all three subjects, with maths at 22%, reading at 27%, and writing at 29%. Average scaled scores were 104 in maths and 106 in reading, both above the national average of 100. These results place the school in the top 36% nationally, a respectable showing for a non-selective state primary.

The school offers a broad range of facilities and activities that support both academic learning and personal development. On site, there is a sensory room, forest school area, ICT suite, library, art studios, music rooms, and a dining hall. Sports provision includes swimming, cricket, football, gymnastics, athletics, tennis, and netball, while after-school clubs range from book club and chess to drama, eco club, and choir. For children with additional needs, the school has identified SEND provisions covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. This combination of strong academic outcomes, good Ofsted ratings, and a wide array of enrichment opportunities makes Ocean Academy Poole a strong fit for families seeking a state primary that is already in high demand within the local community.

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