Oak Academy
URN: 139037 • Bournemouth BH11 9JJ
Overview
- Name
- Oak Academy
- URN
- 139037
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 36.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hayley Richley (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01202774600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Duck Lane, Bournemouth BH11 9JJ
Summary
Oak Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Bournemouth, serving 647 students with a capacity of 1,200. As part of the Authentic Education Group, the school is committed to providing a high-quality education that fosters academic achievement and personal growth. The academy promotes a culture of kindness, respect, excellence, and courage, aiming to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all students.
The curriculum at Oak Academy is designed to be broad and engaging, catering to the diverse talents and abilities of its students. The school places a strong emphasis on quality teaching and learning, ensuring that education and well-being are central to its mission. Oak Academy also values collaboration between parents, staff, and students, recognising the importance of community involvement in enhancing educational outcomes.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (44.4%), Oak Academy is dedicated to addressing the needs of its diverse student population. The school actively seeks to build relationships within the local community, preparing students for future success through various learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.
The curriculum at Oak Academy is designed to be broad and engaging, catering to the diverse talents and abilities of its students. The school places a strong emphasis on quality teaching and learning, ensuring that education and well-being are central to its mission. Oak Academy also values collaboration between parents, staff, and students, recognising the importance of community involvement in enhancing educational outcomes.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (44.4%), Oak Academy is dedicated to addressing the needs of its diverse student population. The school actively seeks to build relationships within the local community, preparing students for future success through various learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.
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Nearby alternatives
- Bournemouth School (78.0)
- Bournemouth School for Girls (74.9)
- Avonbourne Boys' Academy (65.4)
- Winton Academy (64.9)
- Glenmoor Academy (63.0)
Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 647
- Boys
- 323
- Girls
- 324
- FSM %
- 44.40
- Open date
- 2012-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 647 | 323 | 324 | 1200 | 44.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 596 | 288 | 308 | 1200 | 41.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 454 | 199 | 255 | 1200 | 46.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 454 | 199 | 255 | 1200 | 46.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 434 | 208 | 226 | 1200 | 41.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 418 | 210 | 208 | 1200 | 32.30 |
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