Oakdale Junior School
Poole, BH15 3JR · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · primary school
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34th of 50 primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.7/10 against 1,986 of them, against 4.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 54.0 · 26 | 62% | 1.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 38% | 3.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oakdale Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 14.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Oakleys club, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 376 pupils against a stated capacity of 540. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place within the Oakleys club?
What Ofsted said about Oakdale Junior School
Overview
Oakdale Junior School is described as a "welcoming place with a caring ethos" where pupils "rise to" high expectations. The inspection found that the school provides a good quality of education, with strong leadership and a curriculum that is progressively designed to help pupils build knowledge over time.
Strengths
- Reading is "at the heart of the school’s curriculum," with swift, expert support ensuring pupils become "confident readers."
- Staff forge "nurturing relationships" with pupils, creating a "calm and purposeful" environment where children feel supported.
- The personal development programme is a strength, helping pupils understand "fundamental British values" and respect the "diversity of modern Britain."
- Pupils benefit from a "rich array of experiences beyond the curriculum," including clubs, trips, and opportunities for school councillors to contribute to the community.
- The school "accurately identifies, and supports well, the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)."
Areas to improve
- The school must more precisely identify the needs of disadvantaged pupils to prevent "gaps in their learning" and ensure they achieve as well as their peers.
- Assessment in some subjects is not well developed; the school should improve how it checks learning to "deepen pupils' knowledge and understanding" and address misconceptions.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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