Oakdale Junior School
School Lane, Poole, BH15 3JR
Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)
PrimaryAcademy converterMixed
About the school
“At Oakdale Junior School, our ethos is based on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, safe and empowered to thrive. Guided by our values, we promote respect and kindness in all that we do.”
Established school - open since before 1997. Became an academy in July 2016, continuing the school that was already there.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 17 March 2025
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Not applicable
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
Visit the school's website for admissions details →Details
- Number of pupils
- 420
- Multi-academy trust
- COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Phone
- 01202685800
- Website
- www.oakdalejunior.co.uk