Oakhurst Community First School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Shaftesbury Road West Moors Ferndown Dorset BH22 0DY |
| Reference Number | 142500 |
Oakhurst Community First School has performed well in its first Ofsted inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. The school fosters a supportive and respectful environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and proud to belong. Leaders are dedicated to high expectations and provide a curriculum that is ambitious for all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The pupils engage enthusiastically with their learning and benefit from a variety of opportunities that promote personal growth and a sense of community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 175 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.29%
Girls: 53.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | 7 | 19 | 26 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2018 | Short inspection |
| 08 Dec 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 11 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Oakhurst Community First School | |
| 11 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2000 | Full inspection |
| 08 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and valued by adults.
- High expectations for behaviour and academic performance.
- Strong start for children in early years.
- Well-structured and ambitious curriculum.
- Effective assessment practices to support long-term knowledge retention.
- Strong emphasis on reading, with engaging reading programs and resources.
- Wide range of opportunities for personal development, including extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Implementation of the curriculum in some subjects requires further refinement.
- Governors lack sufficient understanding of the wider curriculum.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
West Moors Middle School
Heathfield Way, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DA |
0.23 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JF |
0.65 miles |
|
Ferndown Middle School
Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9UP |
1.68 miles |
|
Ferndown First School
Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9FB |
1.7 miles |
|
Parley First School
Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8QE |
2.15 miles |
|
Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School
Church Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RF |
2.23 miles |
|
St Ives Primary & Nursery School
Sandy Lane, St Ives, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2LE |
2.63 miles |
|
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Hampreston Village, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7LX |
3.02 miles |
|
Hayeswood First School
Cutlers Place, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HN |
3.36 miles |
|
Colehill First School
Pilford Heath Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2LZ |
3.36 miles |
|
Verwood Church of England First School
Howe Lane, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6JF |
3.42 miles |
|
Emmanuel Church of England Middle School
Howe Lane, Verwood, BH31 6JF |
3.46 miles |
|
Kinson Academy
School Lane, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9DG |
3.92 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Colehill Lane, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AB |
3.98 miles |
|
Hillside Community First School
Hillside Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7HE |
4.14 miles |
|
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Durdells Avenue, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9EH |
4.14 miles |
|
The Epiphany School
Shillingstone Drive, Muscliff, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3PE |
4.22 miles |
|
Dumpton School
Deans Grove House, Wimborne, BH21 7AF |
4.29 miles |
|
St James Church of England First School
Gaunts Common, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4JN |
4.31 miles |
|
Ringwood Church of England Infant School
School Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1LG |
4.32 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Ferndown Upper School
Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EY |
1.55 miles |
|
Portfield School
Parley Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BP |
2.98 miles |
|
Sheiling School
Horton Road, Ashley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2EB |
3.06 miles |
|
Ringwood Waldorf School
Folly Farm Lane, Ashley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2NN |
3.34 miles |
|
Canford School
Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD |
4 miles |
|
Beaucroft Foundation School
Wimborne Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2SS |
4.17 miles |
|
The White House School
170 Magna Road, Poole, Dorset, BH21 3AP |
4.21 miles |
|
LeAF Studio
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JW |
4.38 miles |
|
Ringwood School Academy
Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1SE |
4.48 miles |
|
Oak Academy
Duck Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JJ |
4.53 miles |
|
The Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HS |
4.69 miles |