Boundary Oak School, Fareham
Boundary Oak School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 17 in Fareham. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Boundary Oak School in detail
Boundary Oak School in its own words
In its own words: "We want our pupils to be happy and successful, rooted in the pursuit of growth and excellence. Boundary Oak is a welcoming school with a family feel. We are committed to the development of the whole child, with our pupils feeling happy, safe and valued, leading them to achieve academically and personally."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Since joining Boundary Oak in January 2016 as a Mathematics teacher and bringing my two children along, I have truly felt the magic of this school. From the open fields to the kind-hearted children and the incredibly supportive staff, Boundary Oak has always felt like more than just a place to work. It quickly became a community and a home."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:40am and after-school care until 6:00pm.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Boundary Oak School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Boundary Oak School are Meoncross School (3.1 miles); West Hill Park School (3.3 miles); and Madani Academy (6.3 miles, Good, selective).
Who goes there
In 2026, 53 pupils (11.4%) received SEN support and 3 (0.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Fareham Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Boundary Oak School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 21 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
27 February 2024
Short Visit
6 July 2023
Short Visit
3 May 2022
Regulatory Compliance
22 January 2020
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
13 June 2017
Focused Compliance Inspection
13 June 2017
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Boundary Oak School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Boundary Oak School
pupil holding up his winning certificate for a local competition, in our school library
29 Sep 2026
senior school pupils holding a banner at our whole-school colour run, covered with colour powder
22 Sep 2026
Two pupils enjoying ice pops as part of a summer celebration
15 Sep 2026
Boundary Oak Celebrates Best-Ever GCSE Results with 97% Pass Rate
20 Aug 2026
Boundary Oak Welcomes the World for a Memorable Global Olympics
2 Jun 2026
Careers in Conversation at Boundary Oak
24 Mar 2026
From Boundary Oak School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Boundary Oak School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Boundary Oak School.
- Active8 Minds Boundary Oak Holiday ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 3 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
465 pupils
550 places
85 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Fareham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Fareham
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,392
Applications
13,874
Got 1st preference
90.1%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
53
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
12.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
465
Total Pupils
236
Boys
229
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Boundary Oak School
Questions parents ask about Boundary Oak School
What are GCSE results like at Boundary Oak School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Boundary Oak School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Boundary Oak School last inspected?
Boundary Oak School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2024.
How many pupils go to Boundary Oak School?
Boundary Oak School has around 465 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Boundary Oak School?
Boundary Oak School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Boundary Oak School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Active8 Minds Boundary Oak Holiday Club (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Boundary Oak School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 3 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Boundary Oak School?
Boundary Oak School is at Roche Court, Wickham Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 5BL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)