Oakfield Academy
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About Oakfield Academy
Oakfield Academy sits in Somerset, a local authority where no secondary school currently holds an Outstanding Ofsted rating, and where the average Progress 8 score sits at -0.2. The school itself is a mixed state secondary for pupils aged 9 to 13, led by headteacher Michelle Parsons. In Somerset’s ranking of 38 same-type schools, Oakfield Academy places 26th, putting it in the bottom half of the local authority. The top-performing peers in the area are The Kings of Wessex Academy, Brymore Academy, and Sexey's School, each with Progress 8 scores well above the local average. Oakfield’s own Progress 8 score of -1.79 places it in the bottom 50 nationally, and it ranks 305th out of 306 schools in the South West region. Nationally, it sits at 3121st out of 3141 schools, placing it in the bottom percentile of all state secondaries.
Academically, the picture is challenging. Oakfield’s Attainment 8 score is 4.7, and no pupils entered the English Baccalaureate or achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. The Progress 8 breakdown shows negative scores across every subject area: English at -2.15, maths at -1.11, the EBacc subjects at -1.73, and open subjects at -2.08. This means pupils leave with significantly lower attainment than peers with similar starting points nationally. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024 rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. This marks a notable improvement from its previous graded inspection in December 2014, when the school was rated Requires Improvement. The ungraded inspection in 2024 confirmed the school remains Good, suggesting that while academic outcomes are low, the quality of education and leadership has stabilised.
Oakfield Academy offers a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, astro turf, playing fields, tennis courts, a sports hall, and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, cricket, rugby, netball, athletics, swimming, tennis, badminton, and dance, while clubs include Chess, Science Club, DofE, Book Club, Debate, Orchestra, and Choir. The school’s SEND provision specifically supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. With 529 pupils on roll, the school is relatively small for a secondary. Given its low academic outcomes and bottom-tier ranking, Oakfield Academy is likely to suit families who prioritise pastoral support and a broad extracurricular offer over high exam performance, and who value the school’s recent improvement trajectory under stable leadership.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 9 to 13 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Oakfield Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4JF |
| Headteacher | Michelle Parsons |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 529 |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 May 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-1.79)
3121st of 3,141
Nationally
305th of 306
In South West
26th of 26
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British95.1%
- Mixed3.2%
- White (other)0.8%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
5
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oakfield Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
Contact Information
Oakfield Road, Frome
Somerset, BA11 4JF
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