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Oak Academy

Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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This school is currently rated below 3 stars based on 5 published reviews. Several reviews raise serious concerns, so parents should carry out extra due diligence before considering it for their child.

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About Oak Academy

Oak Academy is a rapidly improving academy, part of Authentic Education Group. We value collaboration and open communication at all levels and see the relationship between parents, staff and students as crucial in our shared success. We promote our core values of 'Courage, Kindness, Respect and Excellence' in all we do to build a community that works together in harmony.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Hayley Richley

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 3.8
Teaching Quality 4.0
Communication 4.0
Student Wellbeing 3.8
Facilities 4.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 115 responses • 17.8% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

80.9% positive 19.2% negative

My child feels safe at this school

80.9% positive 16.5% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

81.7% positive 15.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

81.8% positive 12.2% negative

My child does well at this school

80% positive 18.3% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 115 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
38.1
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

35.6
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.63
Progress 8
Well below average
30.4%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
48.9%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

20.7% entered EBacc
6.5% achieved EBacc
92 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 5

P
Parent
Parent Apr 14, 2023
1.0

"West howe at its finest."

I dont know where to start with this school other than its location. It fits right in comfortably in West howe- right atmosphere and very fitting for a place you shouldn't go outside in after 7 pm. The feeling is the same inside the school and out: unsafe. If you arent popular you might as well not be there- it would probably be safer.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 3/5
S
Sophie M.
Parent Oct 1, 2022
5.0

"Happy and Supportive Environment"

My child loves Oak Academy and I'm so grateful for the support the school has given us. The staff are always responsive and the facilities are excellent. The 'no excuses' culture of learning is great and I feel that my child is developing a strong work ethic.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
E
Emily W.
Parent Jun 1, 2022
5.0

"Fantastic School with Excellent Values"

I'm so impressed with Oak Academy and the values they've instilled in my child. The 'Courage, Kindness, Respect and Excellence' ethos is truly embedded in everything they do. My child loves attending school and the staff are always so supportive.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
P
Parent
Parent Sep 13, 2021
1.0

"bad review "

they are an unfair school. teachers are liars and have the best interest to get the student in trouble. they have no care for the students and they treat them unfairly and rudely. teachers don’t have any control of the students during lessons. they swear at us and lock us in rooms.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 1/5
R
Rohan T.
Parent Feb 15, 2021
4.0

"Good School with Opportunities"

I have mixed feelings about Oak Academy. As a former parent, I feel that the school provided a good education and my child had opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities. However, I wish they had more resources and a more diverse curriculum.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5

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