Oakhurst Community First School

About Oakhurst Community First School

Oakhurst Community First School is an academy converter in Ferndown, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 5–9. It has 175 pupils on roll. It is part of THE HEATH ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 November 2021) rated it Good. 20.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Dorset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–9

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

175 / 209 (84%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 November 2021

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

Shaftesbury Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DY

Phone

01202871577

Headteacher

Ann Clark

Website

www.oakhurstfirst.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Oakhurst Community First School?

Oakhurst Community First School is an academy converter in Ferndown, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 5–9.

How many pupils does Oakhurst Community First School have?

Oakhurst Community First School has 175 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Oakhurst Community First School's Ofsted rating?

Oakhurst Community First School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 November 2021).

Is Oakhurst Community First School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Oakhurst Community First School is part of THE HEATH ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Oakhurst Community First School?

Oakhurst Community First School is located at Shaftesbury Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DY.