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Oak Academy
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- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH11 9JJ
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Based on the inspection date: 19 July 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Improved behaviour processes known by staff and students, positive relationships with adults
Academic Progress: Older pupils find it difficult to apply what they know
Behaviour and Attitudes: Too many pupils display poor attitudes to learning and disrupt others
Academic Progress: Staff have higher expectations; curriculum changes are still being embedded
Qualifications and Training: Staff feel well supported with workload
Strengths and Challenges: Support provided to new and established staff, ambitious for pupils
Strengths and Challenges: Curriculum development in some areas still early stages
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils can attend focus groups, student council or be curriculum leaders
Communication: School has formed strong links with service providers working with families
Actions for Quality Improvement: Clear and coherent systems implemented with support from trust
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders do not always resolve bullying quickly or effectively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders need to evaluate strategies for improving behavior and attendance more timely
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Most pupils feel safe and have a trusted adult to talk to
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Consistent behaviour processes, reducing derogatory language
Managing Bullying and Safety: Some pupils report bullying happens and is not always resolved effectively
Extracurricular Offerings: Growing number of extra-curricular activities like Ten Tors, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Clubs take place before, during and after school ensuring ample opportunities
Career Counselling Services: Well designed careers programme with wide range of information and experiences
Managing and Supporting SEND: Curriculum includes pupils with special educational needs
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About Us
Oak Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 596 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 22% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Oak Academy, which is well situated in the neighbourhood to provide high-quality teaching and learning. We are a rapidly improving academy, part of the Ambitions Academies Trust and I am very proud to work alongside both established and newly appointed colleagues, driven by the shared belief that every student has the right to learn, grow and achieve. All members of our community are driven by this mindset to improve the academic performance and future prospects of students. We place a high priority on teamwork and honest communication at all levels and consider the relationship between parents, teachers, and students to be essential to our success as a whole. Students at Oak Academy contribute significantly to fostering the warm and welcoming environment that makes daily life here so special by promoting a "no excuses" culture of learning. As a principal, my goal is to provide a welcoming, secure, and varied environment. One that pushes each of us to grow as learners so that we can feel confident facing whatever the future holds for life. I am eagerly anticipating meeting you and your child at Oak Academy.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.1 | - | 14.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 22% | 98% | 17% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.95 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 30.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% | 33.68% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 46.16% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.32% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.11% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.46% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.46 | 2.87 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 90.46% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 90 | 120 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 70% | 82.89% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 33.5% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 33.64% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.29% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.64% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 14% | 4.29% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 30.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 9% | 34.78% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 46.59% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 5% | 23.81% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.86% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 18.65% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.37 | 2.95 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 83.9% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 68 | 112 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 78.86% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 35.59% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 35.03% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.66% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.48% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.78 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 20% 5 | 34.3% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 5 | 47.88% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 28.76% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 6 | 14.48% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% 8 | 19.79% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.95 | 3.15 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 84.33% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 110 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 77.44% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 33.07% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 34.67% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.59% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.41% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.65 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% 5 | 35.56% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 10 | 47.53% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 28.63% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 3 | 15.56% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 9 | 20.22% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.21 | 3.13 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 78.96% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 70% | 67.48% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 31.04% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 33.52% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.19% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.78% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.44% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 2.89% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.6 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 20% | 34.74% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 48.06% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 26.55% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 17.1% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 18.45% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 75% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 105 | 124 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 56.73% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 29.65% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 37.15% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.38% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.81% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.23% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21.82 1 | 27.79 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 21.33 4 | 27.44 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 12.74% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 106 | 111 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 24% | 49.81% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 6.81% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 56% | 27.75% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 9.25% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.79 1 | 30.42 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.00 4 | 28.74 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 15.72% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 16 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 35 | 25% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 5.25% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 25.75% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 4.63% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21.06 | 29.22 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.44 | 28.31 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 12.68% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 12 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 36 | 31.5% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.71% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 51% | 33.64% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.14% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oak Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1