The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (116% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 439
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- Northfleet Schools Co-Operative Trust
- Head
- Mrs C Old (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Cecil Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Secondary · 415m away
Copperfield Academy
Primary · 544m away
Saint George's Church of England School
All-through · Grammar · 650m away
Wrotham Road Primary School
Primary · 850m away
Shears Green Junior School
Primary · 866m away
Shears Green Infant School
Primary · 866m away
Northfleet Technology College
Secondary · 893m away
Bronte School
Independent · 903m away
Questions parents ask
What is Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School?
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School currently has 439 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School take?
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School?
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School is in Gravesend, DA11 7BT, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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