How many pupils does Oakfield Academy have?

Oakfield Academy has 529 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Oakfield Academy's Ofsted rating?

Oakfield Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024).

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

47% of pupils at Oakfield Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Oakfield Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Oakfield Academy is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Oakfield Academy?

Oakfield Academy is located at Oakfield Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4JF.

Oakfield Academy

Oakfield Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4JF

Requires Improvement

Inspected 23 January 2024

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

47%

KS2 expected

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

9–13

Ages

529

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Oakfield Academy

Oakfield Academy is an academy converter in Frome, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 9–13. It has 529 pupils on roll. It is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 32% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Somerset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Age Range: Ages 9–13
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 529 / 696 (76%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 January 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

32%

Free school meals

4.7%

EAL

5.7%

SEN support

20.2%

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.

Attendance

8.4%

Overall absence

22.6%

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.

36.8

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

15.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

12.16

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.7 vs 2023/24

£49,092

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,745 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

5.84

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.1 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.

£8,219

Spend per pupil

£8,000

Income per pupil

58%

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: Oakfield Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4JF
Phone: 01373462539
Headteacher: Michelle Parsons
Website: http://oakfieldacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Oakfield Academy?: Oakfield Academy is an academy converter in Frome, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 9–13.
How many pupils does Oakfield Academy have?: Oakfield Academy has 529 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Oakfield Academy's Ofsted rating?: Oakfield Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024).
How does Oakfield Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 47% of pupils at Oakfield Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Oakfield Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Oakfield Academy is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Oakfield Academy?: Oakfield Academy is located at Oakfield Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4JF.

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