Oakmoor School is a coeducational secondary school in Bordon, Hampshire, England. The school serves students aged 11 to 16 from Bordon, Whitehill, and the surrounding area. Established during the regeneration of the town, Oakmoor operates as an academy and is based on a purpose-built campus designed to support a broad range of academic and extracurricular activities.[1]
| Oakmoor School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Budds Lane , , GU35 0JB England | |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| 140182 Tables | |
| Ofsted | Reports |
Headteacher | Nigel Wright |
Assistant headteacher | Callie Evans - Safeguarding Lead
Rob Riley - Student Engagement Adam Beere - Curriculum |
| Staff | 105 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 882 |
| Website | https://www.oakmoor.chimat.uk/page/?title=Oakmoor+School+Maps&pid=224 |
It was founded in 1958 as Mill Chase County Secondary School.[2] In 2007 the school gained specialist technology College status and was renamed Mill Chase Community Technology College.[3] The school converted to academy status in November 2013 and was renamed Chase Hill Academy. Due to the expanding population of Bordon, in November 2019 the school relocated from Mill Chase Road to a new campus on Budds Lane and was renamed Oakmoor School.[4]
Today, Oakmoor School is sponsored by the University of Chichester Multi Academy Trust,[5] and offers GCSEs and BTECs as programmes of study for pupils.
History
editOakmoor School was established following the closure and redevelopment of Mill Chase Community School,[6] which had previously served the Bordon and Whitehill area for 61 years.[6] Mill Chase originally opened on 18 March 1959 as Mill Chase Secondary School and was built to serve the growing local population at the time.[6] Over the years the school expanded its facilities and later became known as Mill Chase Community School, and then Mill Chase Community Technology College.[7]
In the early 2010s, changes to education in the area and declining student numbers led to plans to replace the school. Mill Chase Community School closed on 31 October 2013[7] and reopened on 1 November 2013 as an academy under a new name,[8] Chase Hill Academy, as part of a wider reorganisation of local secondary education.
Due to continued growth of housing estates in the local area, especially in Bordon, a new school building was planned to replace the older Mill Chase site. In November 2019, the school moved to a newly built campus on Budds Lane and was renamed Oakmoor School.[9] The new site was designed as a recent school with multiple buildings surrounding a large central courtyard and improved facilities for teaching and learning.[10]
Since being rehoused on Mill Lane Road, Oakmoor School has continued to operate as a coeducational secondary school for students aged 11 to 16.[10] It is part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust[10] and provides a range of subjects and qualifications for students in the local area, continuing the role previously held by Mill Chase Community School.
Curriculum
editOakmoor School offers a broad curriculum for students aged 11 to 16,[11] covering a range of core and foundation subjects. Core subjects include English, Mathematics and Science,[12] which are studied throughout the school and form the national basis for core subjects. Science is typically split into the three disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics as students progress through the school.
Alongside the core subjects, students study a variety of humanities subjects including Geography, History and Religious Education. The curriculum also includes a range of creative and useful subjects such as Art, Photography, Design Technology, Drama, Dance and Music,[13] allowing students to develop skills in both academic and artistic areas.
Students also take part in subjects such as Computing, Food and Nutrition and Recent Foreign Languages.[13] These subjects aim to provide a wider understanding of technology, culture and everyday life skills. Physical Education is also a documnted part of the curriculum and is taken by students across all year groups.[12]
At Key Stage 4, students begin to specialise[12] by choosing option subjects alongside the core curriculum. These subjects are studied alongside English, Mathematics and Science, with students working towards qualifications such as GCSEs[14] and, in some cases, vocational courses. The curriculum is designed to provide a balanced education, giving students the opportunity to achieve academically while also developing useful, creative and personal skills.
Ofsted inspections
editAccording to the most recent 2026 Ofsted inspection, the school is excelling with attendance and behaviour, and puts heavy effort into assisting students. Ofsted also reports that the school's curriculum and teaching are at the expected level, with it being described as "Detailed and Accurate". It also reported that the school is at the expected level for inclusion for disabled students, with staff recognizing the need for students to be included.[15]
Staff is reported to be at expected quality as they are, as reported by Ofsted, acting in the best interests for students. The school acts averagely again with wellbeing, as many students feel safe at school and learn the importance of respect and kindness towards their community.[15]
The school was marked as having poor educational capacity, with Ofsted saying that "Pupils do not achieve as well as they should". However, sufficient effort is being made to help students achieve national average achievment levels. Ofsted also reported that students with additional needs are being met with the required help to ensure reaching the same quality education as everyone else.[15]
Design
editThe school has an overall brick layout with windows and steel beams splitting square sections.[16] It is split into four blocks labbelled North, South, East and West, with a large courtyard in the middle, a large field behind it and two courts for football and basketball.[17]
North Block
editNorth Block contains the subjects of English, Mathematics, Humanities (Geography, History and Religious education), Design Technology, Food and Nutrition, Computing and Language. It also contains the Medical Office.[1] In 2026 it underwent a construction project to add more classrooms.
South Block
editSouth Block contains the subjects of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Art, Photography and Futures studies.[1] It also contains the cafeteria.
South East Block
editSouth East Block is a temporary block housing three temporary classrooms which were put up in early 2024.[1]
East Block
editWest Block
editWest Block contains the subject of Physical education. It also contains the PE office. It has a large hallway with benches and lockers along it. A large hall containing a large cupboard full of equipment such as mats, badminton nets and other sports equipments is one side of the block, and on the other arechanging rooms (one for each gender), two disabled toilets and an office[1] which contains tournament trophies.[18]
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Oakmoor Official Website".
- ↑ "Reunion at Mill Chase for pupils there in 1958". Petersfield Post. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
- ↑ "School gates set to close after 60 years". Farnham Herald.
- ↑ "£30m Bordon secondary school set to open its doors". Farnham Herald.
- ↑ "University of Chichester Academy Trust - Academies".
- 1 2 3 "Mill Chase Government Website".
- 1 2 "UK Gov School Records".
- ↑ "Uk Gov Website Dp of Edu".
- ↑ "Construction Details".
- 1 2 3 "A modest palette of large and maintenance friendly materials".
- ↑ "Oakmoor School - GOV.UK". get-information-schools.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 5 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Our Curriculum".
- 1 2 "Subjects".
- ↑ "Oakmoor School".
- 1 2 3 "Ofsted 2026 report".
- ↑ "Oakmoor School, Whitehill & Bordon". www.ribaj.com. Retrieved 5 April 2026.
- ↑ "Oakmoor School". SCF. Retrieved 5 April 2026.
- ↑ "Year 10 Tournament Win".