Open Other Primary Mixed

Oakfield Infant School

Chowdene Bank, Gateshead, NE9 6JH
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Oakfield Infant School
Gateshead, NE9 6JH
146 Pupils
180 Capacity
4–7 Age Range
5.50% FSM %
71 Boys
75 Girls
About Oakfield Infant School

Oakfield Infant School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Gateshead, Gateshead, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 4–7 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 146 pupils on roll. School capacity: 180. Current headteacher: Kate Chisholm.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Gateshead
Region North East
Administrative District Gateshead
Parliamentary Constituency Gateshead Central and Whickham
Ward Low Fell
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SMART MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-10-2024
UKPRN 10094482
URN 150641
Data Last Updated 26-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Kate Chisholm Local Governor 01/10/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Rachel Mason Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment 01/10/2024 01/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Davies Shared Governance Professional - Establishment 01/10/2024 — N/A
Tinneke Castro Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/10/2024 30/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Daniel Crosland Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Les Milne Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/10/2024 31/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Elizabeth Shipley Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/10/2024 30/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Oakfield Junior School
0.12 km • Gateshead
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0.26 km • Gateshead
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0.68 km • Gateshead
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0.93 km • Gateshead
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Kells Lane Primary School
1.02 km • Gateshead
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green
1.24 km • Gateshead
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oakfield Infant School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Gateshead, Gateshead.
Oakfield Infant School has 146 pupils, with a capacity of 180.
Oakfield Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 7.
The Headteacher at Oakfield Infant School is Miss Kate Chisholm.
Oakfield Infant School is at Chowdene Bank, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 6JH, in the Gateshead local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Oakfield Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
Oakfield Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Kate Chisholm
Chowdene Bank, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 6JH
01913293646
oakfield.smartacademies.net/
Location
NE9 6JH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 150641
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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