SchoolScoresOcean Academy Poole
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Constitution Hill Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 0PZ
01202 606888 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 May 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 15 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
65 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Poole comparisons use the 12 of its 27 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 15 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 97% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 86% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 68% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 55 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 91% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 89% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Poole. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Poole figures pool parents at the Poole schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
87 pupils in this year group.
68% — 5 points above the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Admissions dates and schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.3% | 20.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 13.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.2% | 19.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 18th highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 46% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.3 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 13th highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 27 state primary schools in Poole. Higher than 81% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 23.5% | 13.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longfleet CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Baden-Powell and St Peter's CofE Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakdale Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Canford Heath Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Canford Heath Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanley Green Infant Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- Livingstone Road Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- Livingstone Road Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Old Town Infant School and Nursery 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), improved significantly 2025
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ocean Academy Poole's Ofsted rating?
Ocean Academy Poole was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 May 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 15 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Ocean Academy Poole do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ocean Academy Poole?
97% of the 65 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Ocean Academy Poole to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141089.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.