Copperfield Academy

About Copperfield Academy

Copperfield Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Gravesham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 466 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Copperfield Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ben Clark, it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4487th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 25 in Gravesham.

Copperfield Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 105 applications for 53 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Copperfield Academy include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Library, Sports Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Cricket, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Coding, Film Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Gravesham, Copperfield Academy is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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