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Oakfield Junior School

Gateshead, NE9 6JHPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About Oakfield Junior School

Oakfield Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, located in the Gateshead local authority in the North East. It sits within a competitive local landscape of 66 primary schools, where only six hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school’s most recent inspection, in 2023, rated it Good overall, with Good marks across all categories including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This represents a consistent performance: its previous inspection in 2012 also awarded a Good rating. Among its local peers, Oakfield ranks behind St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School in Blaydon, Clover Hill Community Primary School, and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School in Dunston, which occupy the top three spots in the area. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, 2.3 kilometres away, offering a nearby benchmark for families weighing their options.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChowdene Bank, Gateshead, Gateshead, NE9 6JH
HeadteacherKate Chisholm
Local AuthorityGateshead
Number of Pupils219
Free School Meals (FSM)7.3%
School Capacity219 / 240 (91% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumMusic RoomsSensory RoomICT SuitePlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballSwimmingRoundersNetballTennisCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningChessFilm ClubChoirScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:25

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:25-18:00

Source: oakfield.smartacademies.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oakfield Junior School

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