Copperfield Academy
Dover Road East, Gravesend, DA11 0RB
Age range
Ages 3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
466
Headteacher
Ben Clark
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
About Copperfield Academy
Copperfield Academy is a primary academy in Northfleet, Gravesend, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. It admits both boys and girls. The school has a nursery.
Learning and school life
The school emphasises inclusion, aspiration, high expectations and respect. School life also includes Forest School, music, sport and physical education. The school has a breakfast club and an after-school club.
SEND and information for families
It is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. The school's SEND information covers autism. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 15; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Specialisms
Autism
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
Yes
Breakfast club
Yes
After-school club
Yes
Copperfield Academy term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is Copperfield Academy?
Copperfield Academy is a primary academy. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Copperfield Academy cover?
Copperfield Academy serves pupils aged 3 to 11.
What SEND support does Copperfield Academy offer?
Copperfield Academy is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include autism.
What is Copperfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Copperfield Academy Good after its inspection on 2 December 2025.
Where is Copperfield Academy?
Copperfield Academy is at Dover Road East, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0RB.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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