Is Cedar Children's Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 9 October 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 24th of 69 primary schools in Medway. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Cedar Children's Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 57% of pupils at Cedar Children's Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Cedar Children's Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Cedar Children's Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Cedar Children's Academy

Cedar Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 2JP

Local ranking24th of 69 primary schools in Medway

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

630

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 9 October 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 57.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 72.0%
Writing (Expected): 66.0%
Maths (Expected): 71.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 66.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 89

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 652
Boys: 312 (50%)
Girls: 315 (50%)
Capacity: 630 (100% full)
SEND: 16.6%
FSM Eligible: 30.0%
EAL: 12.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.2%
SEN Support: 15.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 26.6
Budget per Pupil: £9,952/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 70.7%
Mixed Other: 6.1%
Black African: 6.0%
White Other: 5.2%
Other: 2.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.4%
Asian Indian: 1.4%
Asian Pakistani: 1.2%

70.7%

White British

6.1%

Mixed Other

6.0%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

03333602105

office@cedarchildrensacademy.org.uk

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Cedar Road

Rochester, South East

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Administrative

URN: 142817
UKPRN: 10056531
Establishment No.: 2017
Trust: THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST

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