Copperfield Academy
URN: 139685 • Gravesend DA11 0RB
Overview
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ben Clark (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01474352488
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dover Road East, Gravesend DA11 0RB
Summary
Copperfield Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Gravesend, Kent, with a current enrolment of 466 pupils and a capacity of 480. The school is part of the REAch2 Academy Trust and focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. With a significant percentage of pupils (40.10%) eligible for free school meals, the academy is committed to addressing the diverse needs of its community.
The curriculum at Copperfield Academy adheres to the 2014 Primary Curriculum, encompassing a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and the arts. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, mental health, and well-being, offering various initiatives such as Relationships and Sex Education and career-related learning. Additionally, the academy promotes community involvement through initiatives like the Community Swap Shop and workshops.
Copperfield Academy prioritises safeguarding and inclusivity, providing specialist resources for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school encourages parental engagement and feedback, fostering a collaborative atmosphere between families and educators to enhance the overall educational experience. For more information, visit their website at www.copperfieldacademy.org.
The curriculum at Copperfield Academy adheres to the 2014 Primary Curriculum, encompassing a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and the arts. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, mental health, and well-being, offering various initiatives such as Relationships and Sex Education and career-related learning. Additionally, the academy promotes community involvement through initiatives like the Community Swap Shop and workshops.
Copperfield Academy prioritises safeguarding and inclusivity, providing specialist resources for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school encourages parental engagement and feedback, fostering a collaborative atmosphere between families and educators to enhance the overall educational experience. For more information, visit their website at www.copperfieldacademy.org.
Useful links
- Our Local Governing Board (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND Policy (sen)
- Home Visit Policy (sen)
- Charging and Remissions Policy (download)
- Behaviour Policy (download)
- Safer Recruitment Policy (download)
- Speak up & Whistle Blowing Policy (download)
- Safeguarding Policy (download)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 480
- Pupils
- 466
- Boys
- 242
- Girls
- 224
- FSM %
- 40.10
- Open date
- 2013-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 466 | 242 | 224 | 480 | 40.10 |
2024-09-11 | 464 | 235 | 229 | 480 | 35.50 |
2023-09-11 | 437 | 230 | 207 | 480 | 34.30 |
2022-09-11 | 437 | 230 | 207 | 480 | 34.30 |
2021-09-11 | 442 | 231 | 211 | 480 | 34.40 |
2020-09-11 | 457 | 244 | 213 | 480 | 24.70 |
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