Copperfield Academy
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
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 May 2021Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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