Oakhurst Community First School Catchment Area
Oakhurst Community First School is a academy converter primary school in Ferndown, Dorset , serving pupils aged 5–9, with 175 pupils, and a capacity of 209 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
5–9
Age range
175
Pupils
209
Capacity
84%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Oakhurst Community First School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Oakhurst Community First School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Dorset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →Oakhurst Community First School — School Information
- Full address
- Shaftesbury Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0DY
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–9 years
- Free school meals
- 20.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142500
Other Primary Schools in Ferndown
If Oakhurst Community First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ferndown are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Oakhurst Community First School
Is Oakhurst Community First School oversubscribed? ▾
Oakhurst Community First School has a capacity of 209 places and currently has 175 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.
What is the admissions policy for Oakhurst Community First School? ▾
Admission to Oakhurst Community First School is managed by Dorset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Oakhurst Community First School cover? ▾
Oakhurst Community First School is a primary school in Ferndown, Dorset, serving pupils aged 5–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Oakhurst Community First School? ▾
Oakhurst Community First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.