Oakdale Junior School
URN: 142975 • Poole BH15 3JR
Overview
- Name
- Oakdale Junior School
- URN
- 142975
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ali Sinclair (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202685800
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Lane, Poole BH15 3JR
Summary
Oakdale Junior School, located in Poole, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 420 pupils, set against a capacity of 540. The school is part of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority and serves a diverse community, with 29.5% of students eligible for free school meals. The school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment, fostering a strong sense of community among students and families.
The ethos of Oakdale Junior School is rooted in promoting British values and encouraging personal development. The curriculum is designed to engage students and equip them with essential skills for their future, while also providing opportunities for remote learning when necessary. The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration between staff, students, and parents to ensure a holistic approach to education.
In addition to academic support, Oakdale Junior School prioritises the well-being of its students, offering clear guidelines for collection and permissions for walking home. The school’s commitment to nurturing a safe and respectful environment underpins its educational philosophy, making it a welcoming place for all students. For more information, visit their website at www.oakdalejunior.co.uk.
The ethos of Oakdale Junior School is rooted in promoting British values and encouraging personal development. The curriculum is designed to engage students and equip them with essential skills for their future, while also providing opportunities for remote learning when necessary. The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration between staff, students, and parents to ensure a holistic approach to education.
In addition to academic support, Oakdale Junior School prioritises the well-being of its students, offering clear guidelines for collection and permissions for walking home. The school’s commitment to nurturing a safe and respectful environment underpins its educational philosophy, making it a welcoming place for all students. For more information, visit their website at www.oakdalejunior.co.uk.
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Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 540
- Pupils
- 420
- Boys
- 203
- Girls
- 217
- FSM %
- 29.50
- Open date
- 2016-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 420 | 203 | 217 | 540 | 29.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 399 | 199 | 200 | 540 | 27.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 453 | 231 | 222 | 680 | 21.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 453 | 231 | 222 | 680 | 21.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 492 | 256 | 236 | 680 | 16.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 519 | 280 | 239 | 680 | 14.10 |
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