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Copperfield Academy

Gravesham, DA11 0RBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2021
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
48 1st-choice / 53 places
Ranking
#4,487
of 13,686 nationally

About Copperfield Academy

Copperfield Academy is a state primary school in Gravesham, within the Kent local authority, and it sits 8th out of 25 primary schools in the borough according to its KS2 expected standard ranking. That places it in the top third of Gravesham schools, though the wider Kent picture is more competitive — the school ranks 156th out of 459 primaries across the county. The top-performing peers in the local authority include Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School, Leigh Academy Dartford, and Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, all of which score higher on the same metric. For families looking at alternatives, the nearest Outstanding-rated school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Northfleet, just 0.9 km away. Copperfield itself is a mixed, non-religious primary for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. It is led by headteacher Ben Clark and currently has 466 pupils, operating very close to its capacity of 480.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDover Road East, Gravesend, Gravesham, DA11 0RB
HeadteacherBen Clark
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils466
Free School Meals (FSM)40.1%
School Capacity466 / 480 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 May 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sensory RoomICT SuiteGymnasiumLibrarySports HallForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingCricketAthleticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirCodingFilm ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Copperfield Academy

Copperfield Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.