Oakhurst Community First School — Primary School in Ferndown

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Oakhurst Community First School

Ferndown, BH22 0DY

175 Pupils

209 Capacity

5–9 Age Range

20.60% FSM %

81 Boys

94 Girls

About Oakhurst Community First School

Oakhurst Community First School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Ferndown, Dorset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 5–9 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 175 pupils on roll. School capacity: 209. Current headteacher: Ann Clark.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Dorset
Region	South West
Administrative District	Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency	Christchurch
Ward	West Moors & Three Legged Cross
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	Not applicable
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE HEATH ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-12-2015
UKPRN	10054998
URN	142500
Data Last Updated	23-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (6)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Holly Jones	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/11/2021	31/10/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ann Clark	Local Governor	01/09/2017	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Nick Cunningham	Local Governor	01/05/2022	30/04/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kurt Dyer	Local Governor	30/12/1976	31/08/2026	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Denise Hunter	Local Governor	30/09/2021	30/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hanna Thiel	Local Governor	07/11/2025	07/11/2026	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates