The story of Boundary Oak
Boundary Oak was founded in 1918 in Waterlooville by Miss Napier.
The Vicars of Christ Church played a considerable role in the early life of the school before it was relocated to Widley in the 20s to a property previously owned by Jane Austen’s brother, Sir Francis Austen.
The Boundary Oak name comes from a fine old tree and a staging–post in the annual Portsmouth ‘beating of the bounds’ on the parish boundary of Portsmouth.
The school thrived under the Headship of D. de o’E.D Miller, who owned the school for over twenty years. Following his death, the school was left in the care of the Vicar of Christ Church for a short time before being sold to David Foster in the 60s.
In 1961, the school made its third move to Roche Court, a larger, even more historic house with over twice the space. David Foster converted the school into an Educational Trust, and thus, the Governing Body came into existence.
In the 60s, the swimming pool was built. Throughout the 70s, the school added the Acorn Theatre and Jubilee Block.
The 80s brought a music block, tennis courts, and a Pre-School. By 1992, girls were admitted to Reception class. 1996 saw pupil numbers grow to 223, and a girls' boarding house was opened.
Boundary Oak School was purchased by Quo Vadis Education in 2014, and in 2016, the Senior School was opened along with the new Kellett building. In 2019, the indoor sports hall and dance studio were built.
In 2020, the new Design and Technology Centre opened, while pupil numbers reached 350.
Boundary Oak School joined Globeducate in 2023, one of the world’s leading K12 education groups. Membership of Globeducate allows our school to enhance its provision for pupils while retaining what makes it special.