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Oak Academy

Oak Academy, Bournemouth
Secondary

Oak Academy

Duck Lane, Bournemouth, BH11 9JJ

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Bournemouth.

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Pupils
647
Ages
11-16
FSM
44.4%
Attainment 8
32.3
Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
32.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.2%
Basics 9-5
13.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
28.4%
EBacc APS
2.74
EBacc 9-5
2.3%
EBacc 9-4
4.5%
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About Oak Academy

Oak Academy is a secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 115 responses), 77% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.3. The school has around 647 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Duck Lane, Bournemouth, BH11 9JJ | More schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Oak Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  2. May 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Jun 2021 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  4. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  5. Nov 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Oak Academy

What is Oak Academy's Ofsted rating?
Oak Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What do parents say about Oak Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 115 responses): 77% of parents would recommend Oak Academy.
What are Oak Academy's latest exam results?
Oak Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Oak Academy located?
Oak Academy is a secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH11 9JJ).
How many pupils attend Oak Academy?
Oak Academy has around 647 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Oak Academy with other schools?
View Oak Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.