The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 296
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 32.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Nicola Youseman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGordons Children's Academy, Infant
Primary · Very close
St Nicholas CEVC Primary School
Primary · Very close
All Faiths' Children's Community School
Primary · 405m away
All Faiths Children's Academy
Primary · 405m away
Abbey Court Foundation Special School
Special school · 731m away
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 866m away
FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Special school · 913m away
Elaine Primary Academy
Primary · 939m away
Questions parents ask
What is Gordons Children's Academy, Junior's Ofsted rating?
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gordons Children's Academy, Junior?
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior currently has 296 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gordons Children's Academy, Junior take?
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gordons Children's Academy, Junior?
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior is in Rochester, ME2 3HQ, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gordons Children's Academy, Junior have a sixth form?
No, Gordons Children's Academy, Junior does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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