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Oak Academy
Duck Lane, Bournemouth BH11 9JJ
Oak Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 500 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In May 2022 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Ambitions Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include LeAF Studio, St Aldhelm's Academy, Wey Valley Academy and All Saints' Church of England Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Attainment and Attendance.
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2.2Magna Academy
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2.9Bournemouth School
3.0Bournemouth School for Girls
3.1Ferndown Upper School
3.1Parkstone Grammar School
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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