How many pupils does Copperfield Academy have?

Copperfield Academy has 466 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Copperfield Academy's Ofsted rating?

Copperfield Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 May 2021).

How does Copperfield Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

72% of pupils at Copperfield Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Copperfield Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Copperfield Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Copperfield Academy?

Copperfield Academy is located at Dover Road East, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0RB.

Copperfield Academy

Dover Road East, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0RB

Good

Inspected 5 May 2021

Good

Ofsted

72%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

466

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Copperfield Academy

Copperfield Academy is an academy sponsor led in Gravesend, Kent, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 466 pupils on roll. It is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 May 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 38.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 45.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 466 / 480 (97%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 May 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

38.6%

Free school meals

45.8%

EAL

6.2%

SEN support

6.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

72%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.6%

Overall absence

17.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

20.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +6.2 vs 2023/24

23.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -10.8 vs 2023/24

26.34

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +6.0 vs 2023/24

£43,622

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 24% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,147 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

4.6

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,492

Spend per pupil

£7,303

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Dover Road East, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0RB
Phone: 01474352488
Headteacher: Ben Clark
Website: www.copperfieldacademy.org

Academy Trust

REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Copperfield Academy?: Copperfield Academy is an academy sponsor led in Gravesend, Kent, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Copperfield Academy have?: Copperfield Academy has 466 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Copperfield Academy's Ofsted rating?: Copperfield Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 May 2021).
How does Copperfield Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 72% of pupils at Copperfield Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Copperfield Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Copperfield Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Copperfield Academy?: Copperfield Academy is located at Dover Road East, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0RB.

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