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Oakdale Junior School

School Lane, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 3JR

Not rated

Inspected 11 February 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
54%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
7–11
Ages
420
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Oakdale Junior School

Oakdale Junior School is an academy converter in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 420 pupils on roll. It is part of COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. At the end of Key Stage 2, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 35.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 7–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
420 / 540 (78%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
11 February 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

35.9%
Free school meals
15.2%
EAL
2.1%
SEN support
14.5%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

54%
Expected standard (RWM)
14%
Higher standard (RWM)
103
Avg reading score
102
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.1%
Overall absence
13.5%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

26.33
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +4.3 vs 2023/24
16
Pupils per teacher
↓ -2.1 vs 2023/24
12.72
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24
£47,066
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 14% on leadership pay
↓ −£730 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
4.8
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,176
Spend per pupil
£6,205
Income per pupil
15%
Spent on teaching staff

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
School Lane, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 3JR
Phone
01202685800
Headteacher
Ali Sinclair

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Oakdale Junior School?
Oakdale Junior School is an academy converter in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Oakdale Junior School have?
Oakdale Junior School has 420 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Oakdale Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
54% of pupils at Oakdale Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Oakdale Junior School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Oakdale Junior School is part of COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Oakdale Junior School?
Oakdale Junior School is located at School Lane, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 3JR.

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