The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 652
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Tracey Baillie
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cedar Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2JP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Cedar Children's Academy's Ofsted rating?
Cedar Children's Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cedar Children's Academy?
Cedar Children's Academy currently has 652 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cedar Children's Academy take?
Cedar Children's Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cedar Children's Academy?
Cedar Children's Academy is in Rochester, ME2 2JP, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cedar Children's Academy have a sixth form?
No, Cedar Children's Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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