Welcome to Oakfields Preparatory School
Oakfields Preparatory School is an independent day school located in Upminster, where tradition meets dynamism, creating an extraordinary pathway of opportunities for pupils aged 2½ to 11.
At Oakfields, we prioritise small class sizes and provide a nurturing and stimulating environment. We are dedicated to delivering a bespoke and enriched curriculum tailored to each child's needs. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond academics; we prioritise the holistic development of each child, fostering their caring nature and building confidence.
We offer an energetic and diverse range of extra-curricular activities and enrichment programmes aimed at increasing learning opportunities for all children, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
Thank you for taking the time to find out more about us. We are immensely proud of our school, our staff and more particularly our children because they are our greatest ambassadors. They are curious, enthusiastic, respectful, articulate, hard-working and fun-loving. They have the confidence to fulfil their dreams and ambitions.
“To truly experience the buzz and excitement of the school, I encourage you to pay us a visit. We look forward to meeting you.”
- Matthew Booth, Headteacher
Excellent in all areas
We are proud to have been awarded the highest possible grade: double EXCELLENT in our 2022 ISI Inspection.
As well as being fully compliant in every aspect of the Regulatory Compliance Inspection, it was determined that the children’s academic achievement is "Excellent" and the children’s personal development is "Excellent".
Academic Excellence at every phase.
Our teaching and learning approach ensures that every child benefits from our enhanced curriculum, typically operating one year ahead. This allows pupils to make rapid progress, challenge themselves, and embrace new subjects with enthusiasm and curiosity.
We take immense pride in our reputation for supporting pupils to achieve outstanding results and entry to some of the country's top Senior Schools.
Oakfields Preparatory School Earns Woodland Trust’s Gold Green Tree Schools Award
We’re absolutely delighted to share that we have been awarded the Gold Award by the Woodland Trust.
This recognition celebrates our ongoing commitment to sustainability, outdoor learning and caring for the world around us. From tree celebrations and nature-based learning to wildlife conservation and tree dressing, every activity has helped our pupils connect more deeply with nature and nurture a lifelong love for the outdoors.
We’re excited to continue growing our eco-initiatives and inspiring our children to make a positive difference to their future and the planet.
We are proud to have the Millie’s Mark award.
Oakfields has been awarded Millie’s Mark, a special endorsement that highlights our commitment to going above and beyond in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children.
This achievement reflects the dedication and expertise of our Early Years staff, who have all completed paediatric first aid training and demonstrated competence and confidence in applying it in practice. Beyond meeting the minimum requirements, Millie’s Mark recognises that we have robust procedures and documentation in place, providing parents with even greater reassurance about their children’s safety.
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🎪✨ Roll up, roll up! ✨🎪
On Friday, our little stars put on a magical circus show to remember! They created dot-painted bow ties, colourful clown hats and even designed tickets for their big performance. 🎟️🎨🎭
They showed off their circus skills with a lot of confidence and flair - and yes, even the teachers joined in! 🎪🌟
A wonderful end to the week, full of fun, creativity and laughter. 🎈💫
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This week our campers have been making clown masks and creating their very own circus 🎪, with tightrope walking, juggling, bean bag balancing, hula hooping, and stilt walking.
They also explored a magical fairyland 🧚, crafting wands and building their own fairies - filling the retreat with sparkle, wonder, and plenty of giggles 💫
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The Ringmaster’s Retreat at Oakfields has officially begun 🎪
The children kicked off their adventure with a burst of creativity, designing their own puppets and staging imaginative puppet shows. Oh, and they even crafted incredible 3D clowns that brought the circus to life!🤹♀️🤡✨
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Yesterday was filled with celebration, pride and a few happy tears at our annual Prize Giving.
It’s always such a special moment to reflect on the year - on the progress, the perseverance, the achievements and the big, bold milestones. 🙌🏼
To every pupil who’s worked hard, grown in confidence, tried something new or found their voice this year: we’re so proud of you. 👏🏼
And to our wonderful Year 6 pupils… thank you for everything. We’ll miss you and can’t wait to see what you do next. 💙
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Friday brought sunshine, races and the best kind of team spirit. From brilliant throws and impressively high jumps to some very enthusiastic cheering, Sports Day had it all. 🙌🏼
A huge well done to all our pupils for giving it their all and making us so proud. 💙
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Year 4 packed a whole lot into their residential trip - zip wire, archery tag, blindfolded nightline and a gladiator challenge (with many making it to the top!). 🏹
They even ended their day with pizza, songs, and toasted marshmallows around the campfire. Not a bad way to build confidence and have fun… we’re only slightly jealous!
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We’re still buzzing from Year 6’s epic performance of School of POP: Everyone Kerrang!
From Mr Mooth’s headbanging history lessons to Miss Mavis rediscovering her inner rockstar, it was a show packed with energy, humour and seriously impressive talent.
A massive well done to every pupil who took part – on stage, behind the scenes and in the Year 5 chorus – and to the teachers who brought it all to life. What a way to end the year!👏🏼
Still smiling after a brilliant weekend at the PTA summer fair! From soaking the teachers to trying out all sorts of games and activities, there was something for everyone. 🌞
So many lovely moments - swipe and see for yourself! ➡️
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Stunning facilities to learn and grow.
First-time visitors to our school are always impressed by the scale and range of facilities on offer at Oakfields. Set in a Grade II-listed mansion with bright and airy classrooms within seven acres of stunning grounds, our children have the space to learn and grow. The three-acre field in front of the school is used daily during playtimes and is also used for P.E. lessons, including Cross-Country Running, Rugby, Rounders and Athletics.
The school is set in the main house, where many of the impressive historic features remain. It also has a Library and a separate Hall that serves multiple purposes, hosting assemblies, P.E. lessons, and also functions as our dining area.
Our Exceptional Nursery.
We understand that parents want to give their children the best possible start in life. Our vibrant and nurturing Nursery, now located within our brand new Early Years Village, offers children the opportunity to take their first steps on their educational journey in a warm and nurturing environment.
The formative years of a child’s education are ones of excitement, exploration and discovery, where they will begin to make friends, experience new opportunities and learn about a world beyond the secure confines of their immediate home life.
A unique learning experience.
Oakfields Prep is a happy and vibrant independent day school in Upminster, offering a bespoke and holistic education.
2½ - 4 years old
4 - 5 years old
5 - 8 years old
8 - 11 years old