Located in Dartford, Oakfield Primary Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. 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 Primary Academy currently has around 721 pupils on roll, which is about 114% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 29.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.1%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 14 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (52.6%). african pupils make up about 13.2%
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: | Oakfield Lane, Dartford, DA1 2SW |
| Website: | http://www.oakfield-dartford.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01322220831 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rajinder Kaur-Gill |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143218 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/10/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 721 |
| Number of Boys: | 381 |
| Number of Girls: | 340 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 52.60% | 379 |
| African | 13.20% | 95 |
| Other White | 7.10% | 51 |
| Indian | 6.70% | 48 |
| Other Asian | 4.00% | 29 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 21 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.90% | 21 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.20% | 16 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 9 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Community Primary School Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Infant and Nursery School Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary Academy Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Junior School Oakfield Lane , DA1 2SW | - not rated | 250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford West Boys' School Highfield Road , DA1 2LZ | - not rated | 894 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Parsons Lane , DA2 7BB | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 742 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh City Technology College Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | - not rated | 1,832 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leydenhatch Study Centre 80a the Brent , DA1 1YW | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furness School Rowhill Road , Hextable BR8 7RP | - not rated | 3,165 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.