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Oakfield Academy
Oakfield Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4JF, Somerset
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
529
Capacity
696
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With 47% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this middle school performs above the national average, ranking in the top 86% for KS2 expected levels. However, only 6% of students achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. The recent Ofsted report rated the school as "Requires Improvement," suggesting that while there are strengths, parents should consider the need for further enhancements in the overall educational experience.
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Last inspected: 23 January 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.5%
White Other2.8%
Gypsy/Roma1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.23002, -2.33674 · BA11 4JF
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN136970
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteoakfieldacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Oakfield Academy rated by Ofsted?
Oakfield Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 January 2024.
Is Oakfield Academy a good school?
Oakfield Academy scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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