Oakfields Preparatory School
Upminster, Essex, East of England · RM14 2YG
A small independent prep school in Upminster, Essex, Oakfields takes children from age two right through to eleven, giving families a settled, single-setting start to a child's education. With around 218 pupils on roll, the school has a Christian character and an intimate scale that allows staff to know each child well. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest grade of "excellent" at the most recent inspection, and the school is led by Head Mr Matthew Booth.
218
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-11
- Pupils
- 218
- Location
- Upminster, Essex, East of England
- Website
- https://www.oakfieldspreparatoryschool.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01708 220117
Headteacher
Head Mr Matthew Booth
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Teaching & academics
The ISI judged Oakfields "excellent" overall, the top rating available, reflecting the quality of teaching and pupil achievement across the prep years. The small roll supports close attention to individual progress as children work towards the move on to senior school at eleven.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 3 June 2025
The last word
A small, nurturing prep with an "excellent" ISI verdict, well suited to families wanting continuity from nursery age through to eleven.
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Oakfields Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Oakfields Preparatory School located?
Oakfields Preparatory School is located at Harwood Hall, Harwood Hall Lane, Upminster, Upminster, RM14 2YG.
What type of school is Oakfields Preparatory School?
Oakfields Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend Oakfields Preparatory School?
Oakfields Preparatory School has approximately 218 pupils on roll.
What is Oakfields Preparatory School's inspection rating?
Oakfields Preparatory School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 3 June 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.