Ocean Academy Poole

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ocean Academy Poole
Address: Constitution Hill Road, Parkstone
Town/City: Poole
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH14 0PZ
Telephone Number: 01202 606888
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Aspirations Academies Trust
Sponsor: Aspirations Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Martin West
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 325 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.2%

Location and administration

URN: 141089
DfE Number: 839/2005
UKPRN: 10053395
UPRN: 10090377072
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (E06000058)
Constituency: Poole (E14001429)
Electoral Ward: Parkstone (E05012672)

Easting & Northing: 402693E, 92020N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 43' 42.35" N 1° 57' 47.11" W
Plus Code: 9C2WP2HP+9Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr David Herbert - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Ms Donna Hollingworth - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 24 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 January 2027.
  • Philip Midworth - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Ms Claire Ralston - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 19 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 October 2030.
  • Ms Natasha Ullah - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Natasha Ullah - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Alex Waddington - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Alexandra Waddington - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Jen Warr - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Martin West - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.