The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 466
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 40.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ben Clark (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection
May 2021 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Location
Dover Road East, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0RB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCecil Road Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 544m away
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Secondary · 606m away
Northfleet Technology College
Secondary · 647m away
Northfleet Nursery School
Nursery · 673m away
Rosherville Church of England Academy
Primary · 772m away
Bronte School
Independent · 954m away
Northfleet School for Girls
Secondary · 1.1km away
Wrotham Road Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Copperfield Academy?
Copperfield Academy currently has 466 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Copperfield Academy take?
Copperfield Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Copperfield Academy?
Copperfield Academy is in Gravesend, DA11 0RB, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Copperfield Academy have a sixth form?
No, Copperfield Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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