Crest Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Fleet Road Rochester Kent ME1 2QA |
| Reference Number | 118330 |
Crest Infant School maintains effective standards from its previous inspection, providing a joyful and nurturing environment for pupils. Staff build strong relationships with students and their families, ensuring that every child's needs are understood. The school has high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and offers them inclusive support. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, promoting both academic and personal development, though improvement is needed in the foundation subjects' teaching quality to maximize pupils' potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 138 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.9%
Girls: 47.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 20 | 49 |
| 2 | 24 | 27 | 51 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63% |
| African | 14.5% |
| White, Other | 5.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| Caribbean | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 May 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 21 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Positive, welcoming environment fostering pupil happiness.
- High expectations for all pupils, particularly those with SEND.
- Effective development of early reading and phonics skills.
- Strong focus on personal, social, and emotional development.
- Rich opportunities for extracurricular activities.
- Well-supported governance and staff well-being initiatives.
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff lack secure subject knowledge in foundation subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 32 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Delce Academy
The Tideway, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2NJ |
0.07 miles |
|
Balfour Infant School
Pattens Lane, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2QT |
0.32 miles |
|
Balfour Junior School
Balfour Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6QX |
0.41 miles |
|
St Peter's Infant School
Holcombe Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2HU |
0.41 miles |
|
St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School
Canon Close, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3EN |
0.41 miles |
|
Warren Wood Primary School
Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UR |
0.5 miles |
|
St John's Church of England Infant School
4 New Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6RH |
0.77 miles |
|
New Horizons Children's Academy
Park Crescent, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6NR |
0.77 miles |
|
St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Hills Terrace, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PX |
0.81 miles |
|
St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
King Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1YF |
0.91 miles |
|
Phoenix Primary School
Glencoe Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QD |
0.96 miles |
|
St Andrew's School (Rochester)
24 - 26 Watts Avenue, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SA |
0.97 miles |
|
Greenvale Primary School
Symons Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5UP |
1 miles |
|
The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)
Warwick Crescent, Borstal, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3LF |
1.12 miles |
|
New Road Primary School
Bryant Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QN |
1.18 miles |
|
Wayfield Primary School
Wayfield Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0HH |
1.22 miles |
|
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JY |
1.27 miles |
|
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
Gas House Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1US |
1.42 miles |
|
Horsted Infant School
Barberry Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9TF |
1.45 miles |
|
Horsted Junior School
Barberry Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9TF |
1.48 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Rochester Grammar School
Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY |
0.25 miles |
|
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3EL |
0.34 miles |
|
The Thomas Aveling School
Arethusa Road, Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UW |
0.5 miles |
|
Holcombe Grammar School
Holcombe, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6JB |
0.64 miles |
|
Blue Skies School
126 Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6DQ |
0.66 miles |
|
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
City Way, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2FA |
0.66 miles |
|
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6TJ |
0.73 miles |
|
Medway Secure Training Centre
Sir Evelyn Road, Rochester, ME1 3YB |
0.79 miles |
|
Oasis Restore
1 Kennington Road, London, SE1 7QP |
0.79 miles |
|
Ripplevale School Rochester
9-13 New Road, Rochester, Kent, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1BG |
0.87 miles |
|
Rochester Independent College
254 St Margaret's Banks, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1HY |
0.91 miles |
|
The Victory Academy
Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB |
1.12 miles |
|
King's School, Rochester
Satis House, Rochester, ME1 1TE |
1.26 miles |
|
Bradfields Academy
Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LB |
1.54 miles |
|
INSPIRE Free Special School
Churchill Avenue, Silverbank, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LB |
1.54 miles |
|
Walderslade School
Bradfields Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LE |
1.57 miles |
|
Hospital and Medical Tuition Service
The School Room, Dolphin Ward, Gillingham, ME7 5NY |
1.62 miles |
|
Brompton Academy
Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HT |
1.64 miles |
|
Greenacre School
157 Walderslade Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LP |
1.65 miles |
|
Chatham Grammar
Rainham Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EH |
1.81 miles |