What did School Atlas judge Oakhurst Community First School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Oakhurst Community First School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Oakhurst Community First School?

Oakhurst Community First School has 173 pupils on roll.

What ages does Oakhurst Community First School take?

Oakhurst Community First School admits pupils aged 5 to 9.

Where is Oakhurst Community First School located?

Oakhurst Community First School is located in Ferndown, BH22 0DY, Dorset.

How do I apply to Oakhurst Community First School?

Oakhurst Community First School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Oakhurst Community First School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Oakhurst Community First School was 1.169 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Oakhurst Community First School?

When Oakhurst Community First School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Child in Care / previously Child in Care — A “Child in Care” or who was “previously a Child in Care” (see footnote 1); 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children who the authority accepts have an exceptional medical or social need and where there is a need for a place at one specific school (see footnotes 2,3); 3. Children of staff — Children of staff with at least two years continuous service at the school or who have been recruited to a vacancy to meet a demonstrable skills shortage as at the date of application (in year) or relevant closing date under the LA co-ordinated scheme (normal year of entry) and who still intend to be employed at the school at the time of the child's admission. (see footnote 7,8), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If oversubscribed within any of the priority order categories above, places will be allocated on the basis of the shortest straight-line measurement using a geographical information-based system that identifies an Easting and Northing for the home address and the school and calculates the distance between the two locations. NB. School transport is based on walking and driven distances. In the event that the LA is unable to distinguish between applications despite applying the priority categories above, lots will be drawn by an independent (of the LA) person to determine the final place(s).

What is the largest ethnic background at Oakhurst Community First School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.2% of pupils at Oakhurst Community First School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Oakhurst Community First School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

How close did you need to live?

1.169miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

Last distance offered at Oakhurst Community First School, year by year →

How places are decided at Oakhurst Community First School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Child in Care / previously Child in Care — A “Child in Care” or who was “previously a Child in Care” (see footnote 1)
2Exceptional medical or social need — Children who the authority accepts have an exceptional medical or social need and where there is a need for a place at one specific school (see footnotes 2,3).
3Children of staff — Children of staff with at least two years continuous service at the school or who have been recruited to a vacancy to meet a demonstrable skills shortage as at the date of application (in year) or relevant closing date under the LA co-ordinated scheme (normal year of entry) and who still intend to be employed at the school at the time of the child's admission. (see footnote 7,8)
4Catchment area with sibling — Children living within the school’s catchment area who will have a sibling(s) attending the school at the time of admission. (see footnote 4)
5Catchment area — Children living within the school’s catchment area.
6Outside catchment with sibling — Children living outside the school’s catchment area who will have a sibling(s) attending the school at the time of admission. (see footnote 4,5)
7Outside catchment, CE VC denominational — Children living outside the school’s catchment area and whose parents wish them to attend a CE Voluntary Controlled school on denominational grounds. (see footnote 6)
8All other children outside catchment — All other children living outside the school’s catchment area.

If two applications tie: If oversubscribed within any of the priority order categories above, places will be allocated on the basis of the shortest straight-line measurement using a geographical information-based system that identifies an Easting and Northing for the home address and the school and calculates the distance between the two locations. NB. School transport is based on walking and driven distances. In the event that the LA is unable to distinguish between applications despite applying the priority categories above, lots will be drawn by an independent (of the LA) person to determine the final place(s).

Criteria are shared across all named Heath Academy Trust schools in this document; criterion (vii) refers to CE Voluntary Controlled schools on denominational grounds, which does not apply to Oakhurst as it is a community school without religious character, but is reproduced verbatim as part of the shared published list.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Oakhurst Community First School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Oakhurst Community First School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Oakhurst Community First School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Oakhurst Community First School?: Oakhurst Community First School has 173 pupils on roll.
What ages does Oakhurst Community First School take?: Oakhurst Community First School admits pupils aged 5 to 9.
Where is Oakhurst Community First School located?: Oakhurst Community First School is located in Ferndown, BH22 0DY, Dorset.
How do I apply to Oakhurst Community First School?: Oakhurst Community First School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Oakhurst Community First School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Oakhurst Community First School was 1.169 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Oakhurst Community First School?: When Oakhurst Community First School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Child in Care / previously Child in Care — A “Child in Care” or who was “previously a Child in Care” (see footnote 1); 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children who the authority accepts have an exceptional medical or social need and where there is a need for a place at one specific school (see footnotes 2,3); 3. Children of staff — Children of staff with at least two years continuous service at the school or who have been recruited to a vacancy to meet a demonstrable skills shortage as at the date of application (in year) or relevant closing date under the LA co-ordinated scheme (normal year of entry) and who still intend to be employed at the school at the time of the child's admission. (see footnote 7,8), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If oversubscribed within any of the priority order categories above, places will be allocated on the basis of the shortest straight-line measurement using a geographical information-based system that identifies an Easting and Northing for the home address and the school and calculates the distance between the two locations. NB. School transport is based on walking and driven distances. In the event that the LA is unable to distinguish between applications despite applying the priority categories above, lots will be drawn by an independent (of the LA) person to determine the final place(s).
What is the largest ethnic background at Oakhurst Community First School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.2% of pupils at Oakhurst Community First School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

League tables in Dorset Compare Dorset schools Best primary schools in Dorset Dorset hub All Dorset schools Schools on map Admissions checker Catchment areas guide What to ask on a visit

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Interested in this school?Register interest and we'll pass your details on if it joins School Atlas.Register interest

This school hasn't claimed its profile yet, so it can't receive enquiries here. Leave your details and we'll pass them on if the school joins School Atlas.

Nearby schools within 5 km

How close did you need to live?

1.169miles

Last distance offered at Oakhurst Community First School, year by year →

How places are decided at Oakhurst Community First School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Child in Care / previously Child in Care — A “Child in Care” or who was “previously a Child in Care” (see footnote 1)
2Exceptional medical or social need — Children who the authority accepts have an exceptional medical or social need and where there is a need for a place at one specific school (see footnotes 2,3).
3Children of staff — Children of staff with at least two years continuous service at the school or who have been recruited to a vacancy to meet a demonstrable skills shortage as at the date of application (in year) or relevant closing date under the LA co-ordinated scheme (normal year of entry) and who still intend to be employed at the school at the time of the child's admission. (see footnote 7,8)
4Catchment area with sibling — Children living within the school’s catchment area who will have a sibling(s) attending the school at the time of admission. (see footnote 4)
5Catchment area — Children living within the school’s catchment area.
6Outside catchment with sibling — Children living outside the school’s catchment area who will have a sibling(s) attending the school at the time of admission. (see footnote 4,5)
7Outside catchment, CE VC denominational — Children living outside the school’s catchment area and whose parents wish them to attend a CE Voluntary Controlled school on denominational grounds. (see footnote 6)
8All other children outside catchment — All other children living outside the school’s catchment area.

Oakhurst Community First School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Oakhurst Community First School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Oakhurst Community First School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Oakhurst Community First School?: Oakhurst Community First School has 173 pupils on roll.
What ages does Oakhurst Community First School take?: Oakhurst Community First School admits pupils aged 5 to 9.
Where is Oakhurst Community First School located?: Oakhurst Community First School is located in Ferndown, BH22 0DY, Dorset.
How do I apply to Oakhurst Community First School?: Oakhurst Community First School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Oakhurst Community First School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Oakhurst Community First School was 1.169 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Oakhurst Community First School?: When Oakhurst Community First School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Child in Care / previously Child in Care — A “Child in Care” or who was “previously a Child in Care” (see footnote 1); 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children who the authority accepts have an exceptional medical or social need and where there is a need for a place at one specific school (see footnotes 2,3); 3. Children of staff — Children of staff with at least two years continuous service at the school or who have been recruited to a vacancy to meet a demonstrable skills shortage as at the date of application (in year) or relevant closing date under the LA co-ordinated scheme (normal year of entry) and who still intend to be employed at the school at the time of the child's admission. (see footnote 7,8), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If oversubscribed within any of the priority order categories above, places will be allocated on the basis of the shortest straight-line measurement using a geographical information-based system that identifies an Easting and Northing for the home address and the school and calculates the distance between the two locations. NB. School transport is based on walking and driven distances. In the event that the LA is unable to distinguish between applications despite applying the priority categories above, lots will be drawn by an independent (of the LA) person to determine the final place(s).
What is the largest ethnic background at Oakhurst Community First School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.2% of pupils at Oakhurst Community First School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

League tables in Dorset Compare Dorset schools Best primary schools in Dorset Dorset hub All Dorset schools Schools on map Admissions checker Catchment areas guide What to ask on a visit

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Oakhurst Community First School

How close did you need to live?

How places are decided at Oakhurst Community First School

Oakhurst Community First School: key facts

Similar schools nearby

Oakhurst Community First School

Nearby schools within 5 km

How close did you need to live?

How places are decided at Oakhurst Community First School

Oakhurst Community First School: key facts

Similar schools nearby

Nearby schools within 5 km