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Oak Academy
Duck Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JJ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.3 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
647
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
54%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 32.5 and a 33% pass rate for English and Maths at grade 4 or above, this secondary school faces challenges in academic performance, particularly as it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. However, parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 77% of respondents expressing happiness with their children's experience. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than 95% of schools in the area, suggesting some positive aspects despite the academic hurdles.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 32.5 | Bottom 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 33% | Bottom 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 14% | Bottom 1% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 28% | Bottom 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 7% UK |
Parent View (115 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Behaviour is good
82%
School has high expectations
82%
My child feels safe
81%
My child is happy
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
My child makes good progress
80%
I'd recommend this school
77%
School keeps me informed
77%
School supports development
72%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.1%
White Other8.7%
Black African6.5%
Asian Other3.1%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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50.76260, -1.92029 · BH11 9JJ
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN139037
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.oak-academy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Oak Academy rated by Ofsted?
Oak Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Oak Academy a good school?
Oak Academy scores 5.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Oak Academy?
Based on 115 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oak Academy receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Oak Academy in GCSEs?
Oak Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.5. 33% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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