Oakfield Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Oakfield Academy
Address: Oakfield Road
Town/City: Frome
County: Somerset
Postcode: BA11 4JF
Telephone Number: 01373 462539
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Middle deemed secondary (ages 9-13)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Sponsor: Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Parsons
Capacity: 696
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 490 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 70% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32%

Location and administration

URN: 136970
DfE Number: 933/4257
UKPRN: 10034741
UPRN: 250029393
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Frome and East Somerset (E14001241)
Electoral Ward: Frome West (E05014362)

Easting & Northing: 376584E, 147924N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 13' 50.36" N 2° 20' 11.82" W
Plus Code: 9C3V6MJ7+79

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Sophie Addison - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 September 2026.
  • Neil Corcoran - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 December 2026.
  • Tamsyn Davel - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Claire Hudson - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 20 May 2027.
  • Melody Hunter-Evans - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 December 2025.
  • Mr Andrew Jones - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 12 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 December 2027.
  • Christopher Salmon - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 December 2027.
  • Mr Matthew Sledge - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
  • Gary Smart - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2029.