Oakfield Infant School, based in Gateshead, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Oakfield Infant School currently has around 146 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.6% boys and 51.4% girls. Around 5.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Chowdene Bank, Gateshead, NE9 6JH |
| Website: | https://oakfield.smartacademies.net/ |
| Telephone: | 01913293646 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Gateshead |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Kate Chisholm |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150641 |
Ofsted inspection date: 09/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 146 |
| Number of Boys: | 71 |
| Number of Girls: | 75 |
| White British | 88.40% | 129 |
| Unclassified | 2.70% | 4 |
| Other White | 2.10% | 3 |
| Indian | 2.10% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 3,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Infant School Chowdene Bank , Low Fell NE9 6JH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Infant School - Part of Oakfield Schools Federation Chowdene Bank , Low Fell NE9 6JH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Junior School Chowdene Bank , NE9 6JH | 3out of 4 | 130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Junior School - Part of Oakfield Schools Federation Chowdene Bank , NE9 6JH | - not rated | 130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Green Junior School Harlow Green Lane , NE9 7TB | - not rated | 995 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 2out of 4 | 282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Swan Academy Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | - not rated | 287 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Swan School Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | - not rated | 287 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breckenbeds Junior High School Saltwell Road South , Low Fell NE9 6LE | - not rated | 287 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Comprehensive School Beacon Lough Road , NE9 6TA | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | - not rated | 735 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joicey Road School Joicey Road , Low Fell NE9 5AT | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Musgrave School 335 Durham Road , Low Fell NE9 5AJ | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.