Oakhurst Community First School
URN: 113685 • Ferndown BH22 0DY
Overview
- Name
- Oakhurst Community First School
- URN
- 113685
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melanie Davy (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Shaftesbury Road, Ferndown BH22 0DY
Summary
Oakhurst Community First School is a mixed primary school located in Ferndown, Dorset, with a capacity of 209 students. As a community school, it aims to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for children in their early education. The school emphasizes core values and British values, promoting a sense of responsibility and respect among students.
The curriculum at Oakhurst is designed to provide a well-rounded education, focusing on both academic and personal development. The school day is structured to balance learning with social interaction, ensuring that children not only acquire knowledge but also develop essential life skills. The school actively engages with parents through meetings and events, such as the Harvest Festival Assembly, to strengthen community ties and encourage parental involvement in their children's education.
Oakhurst Community First School prioritises safeguarding, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all students. The school is committed to providing the necessary support to help every child thrive, making it a valuable part of the local community.
The curriculum at Oakhurst is designed to provide a well-rounded education, focusing on both academic and personal development. The school day is structured to balance learning with social interaction, ensuring that children not only acquire knowledge but also develop essential life skills. The school actively engages with parents through meetings and events, such as the Harvest Festival Assembly, to strengthen community ties and encourage parental involvement in their children's education.
Oakhurst Community First School prioritises safeguarding, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all students. The school is committed to providing the necessary support to help every child thrive, making it a valuable part of the local community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Parley First School (66.4)
- Ferndown First School (64.3)
- Parley First School (63.6)
- Oakhurst Community First School (59.7)
- Ferndown First School (59.5)
Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset
- Age range
- 5 - 9
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 209
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2015-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2011-10-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 209 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 209 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 209 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 209 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 209 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 209 |
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