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Oakdale Junior School
School Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3JR, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.9 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
420
Capacity
540
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving above the national average for expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support. However, only 14% of pupils reach the higher standard in these subjects, suggesting room for improvement in stretching all learners.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Parent View (86 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
Behaviour is good
85%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
76%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.2%
White Other9.0%
Other2.9%
Black African2.6%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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50.72833, -1.98069 · BH15 3JR
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN142975
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.oakdalejunior.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Oakdale Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Oakdale Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Oakdale Junior School a good school?
Oakdale Junior School scores 56.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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 Oakdale Junior School?
Based on 86 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oakdale Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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