Oakfield School, Shepshed
Oakfield School is a pru school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in Shepshed. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Oakfield School in detail
Oakfield School in its own words
In its own words: "We are the short-stay provision for pupils across Leicestershire, who need additional support as part of their educational journey. We have 7 provisions, two of which are for Primary aged pupils and five of which are for Secondary aged pupils."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
56% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (78%) and Mixed (12%).
In 2026, 13 pupils (26%) received SEN support and 18 (36%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Oakfield School.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 87 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from May 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2014 inspection - up from Inadequate.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
56.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Oakfield School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Oakfield School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Oakfield School is in Leicestershire; for families living there:
- Leicestershire's school travel policy: Mainstream School Transport for 5 to 16 year olds
- How to apply: Request for school transport on medical grounds form PDF, 359.48 KB Opens new window
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
167%
Over capacity
50 pupils
30 places
20 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Shepshed
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Shepshed
Across Leicestershire council
Places available
8,516
Applications
7,490
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All secondary applications across Leicestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
62.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
50
Total Pupils
39
Boys
11
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
3.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£37,554
Mean salary
2021 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Oakfield School
What is Oakfield School's Ofsted rating?
Oakfield School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Oakfield School?
No fixed boundary. When Oakfield School is oversubscribed, Leicestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Oakfield School?
Oakfield School has around 50 pupils on roll. 56% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Oakfield School?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Oakfield School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Oakfield School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Oakfield School?
Oakfield School is at Forest Street, (Within the Iveshead Campus), Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9DB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)