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Oakfield Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Oakfield Academy
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Oakfield Academy
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Frome BA11 4JF
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils and staff understand the expectations and routines; most pupils focus well in lessons.
Academic Progress: The school has planned a broad curriculum, but some subjects are not well implemented.
Strengths and Challenges: Some parts of the curriculum are not taught with the intended depth; pupils do not experience all the curriculum as intended.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are positive about the nurturing nature of the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The school has focused on developing the curriculum but systems to check on the quality have not been rigorous.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal with issues promptly and safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe at school; they understand respect and kindness.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils are proud of the wide range of clubs, trips, and school productions.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils relish different leadership roles and contribute to the school through various forums.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils from Year 5 to Year 8 learn about careers through fairs, enterprise week, and local providers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils contribute to planning strategies to support their learning, receiving effective support across some of the curriculum.
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About Us
Oakfield Academy is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 557 students from age 9-13 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 9-13 | 9-13 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.4 | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | 98 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 | 90 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 92 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 31% | 48.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.42% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% 11 | 57.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 2 | 9.22% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.1 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% 3 | 59.12% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 2 | 8.19% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | 53.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.13% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oakfield Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
