Oakfield Academy
Details
| Age Range | 9-13 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Address | Oakfield Road, BA11 4JF |
| School Website | www.oakfieldacademy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1373462539 |
| URN | 136970 |
School Census
| Total | 608 |
| Girls/Boys | 308/300 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.7%/49.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 144 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 23/01/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 23/01/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 28/09/2021 | Requires improvement |
| 02/03/2016 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/01/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 28/09/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 02/03/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 04 June 2025 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 23 January 2024 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 28 September 2021 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 02 March 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 16 September 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 24 April 2014 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 31 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4 |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 98 |
| Reading Progress | -3.0 |
| Writing Progress | 0.1 |
| Maths Progress | -6.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | -2.9 |
| Writing Progress | -0.8 |
| Maths Progress | -5.1 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -1.9 |
| Writing Progress | -1.0 |
| Maths Progress | -3.6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 21% |
| no | 79% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 12% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.17 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Critchill Special School
(0.17 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Wessex Lodge School
(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 8-18, Gender: Mixed
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Avanti Park School
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
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Vallis First School
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-9, Gender: Mixed
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St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Welshmill Lane, , BA11 3AP