The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 348
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 28.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Martin West
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0PZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Ocean Academy Poole's Ofsted rating?
Ocean Academy Poole was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ocean Academy Poole?
Ocean Academy Poole currently has 348 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ocean Academy Poole take?
Ocean Academy Poole caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ocean Academy Poole?
Ocean Academy Poole is in Poole, BH14 0PZ, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ocean Academy Poole have a sixth form?
No, Ocean Academy Poole does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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