Oak Academy

About Oak Academy

Oak Academy is an academy converter in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 647 pupils on roll. It is part of AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 34 (2025/26). 48.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

647 / 1,200 (54%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 November 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Duck Lane, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 9JJ

Phone

01202774600

Principal

Hayley Richley

Website

https://www.oak-academy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Oak Academy?

Oak Academy is an academy converter in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Oak Academy have?

Oak Academy has 647 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Oak Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Oak Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 34 in 2025/26.

Is Oak Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Oak Academy is part of AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED.

Where is Oak Academy?

Oak Academy is located at Duck Lane, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 9JJ.