Oakfield Infant School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 7
Ofsted: Good

Chowdene Bank, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 6JHOpen in maps

Oakfield Infant School is a primary school in Gateshead for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 92 schools in Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 9 July 2024, report published 24 September 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

128 pupils on roll, with places for 180

Eligible for free school meals6.3%

6.3%, 20.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.3%

2.3%, 19.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.9%

10.9%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.8%

0.8%, 5.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Oakfield Infant School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Oakfield Junior School0.1 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Harlow Green Community Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard
Kells Lane Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good62% met the expected standard
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green0.8 milesOfsted: Good85% met the expected standard
Glynwood Community Primary School0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Good56% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
SMART MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Ms Helen Hartness
Phone
01913293646
Website
oakfield.smartacademies.net
Address
Chowdene Bank, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 6JH
Local authority
Gateshead
URN
150641

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.