Oakfields Preparatory School
Oakfields Preparatory School is an independent school in Havering for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has a Christian religious character. It has 221 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Oakfields Preparatory School is Satisfactory, from an inspection in March 2012.
Ofsted inspection: March 2012.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | Harwood Hall Harwood Hall Lane Corbets Tey Upminster Essex RM14 2YG |
| Reference Number | 102361 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 221 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.89%
Girls: 56.11% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Oakfields Montessori School provides a satisfactory quality of education for its pupils within a nurturing environment. Since its opening in 1993, the school has evolved from a Montessori nursery to a more structured curriculum that adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage and National Curriculum. The school has successfully addressed previously unmet regulations and now meets all standards, indicating an improvement in governance and management. Although teaching and assessment are satisfactory, many pupils display motivation and some achieve good progress, particularly those in the upper years. However, concerns around staff turnover have led to inconsistency in teaching quality, particularly in lower Key Stage 2 classes.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Satisfactory |
| Last Report Date | 08 Feb 2012 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Feb 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 23 Sep 2008 | Light touch inspection |
| 31 Jan 2005 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Good curricular provision that meets pupils' needs well
- Strong focus on safeguarding and pupil welfare
- Good spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
- Positive pupil behavior and attitudes towards learning
- Engaging extracurricular activities and events
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching quality, particularly in lower Key Stage 2
- Whole-class teaching limits individualized learning in Early Years
- Limited space for outdoor learning and activities
In 2025–26, 5.9% of pupils at Oakfields Preparatory School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.9% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Oakfields Preparatory School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Oakfields Preparatory School is Satisfactory, from an inspection in March 2012.
When was Oakfields Preparatory School last inspected by Ofsted?
Oakfields Preparatory School was last inspected in March 2012.
How many pupils does Oakfields Preparatory School have?
Oakfields Preparatory School has 221 pupils on roll.
What age range does Oakfields Preparatory School cover?
Oakfields Preparatory School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Oakfields Preparatory School?
Oakfields Preparatory School is at Harwood Hall, Harwood Hall Lane, Corbets Tey, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2YG.