Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Gordon Road Strood Rochester Kent ME2 3HQ |
| Reference Number | 140607 |
The Gordon Children's Academy, Infant, has shown overall good performance with notable improvements since the appointment of the current headteacher in October 2021. The school emphasizes a positive behavior culture, encouraging pupils to achieve their best through their inclusive values of ambition and kindness. Parents express high confidence in the leadership, citing the headteacher's approachable nature and the engaging discussions their children are having at home. The school is making substantial progress in enhancing its early years and the quality of education across key subjects like reading, mathematics, and science. However, there are still areas needing attention to optimize pupil learning and curriculum effectiveness.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 143 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.04%
Girls: 41.96% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.2% |
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 | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| 2 | 43 | 17 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 53.8% |
| White, Other | 9.1% |
| Indian | 6.3% |
| African | 6.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% |
| Asian, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| Caribbean | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong leadership under the new headteacher.
- High parent confidence in school management.
- Effective early years provision with a focus on developing children's language.
- Clear expectations for pupil behavior and conduct.
- Well-sequenced curriculum in reading, mathematics, and science.
- Strong emphasis on personal, social and health education.
- Active involvement of governors who challenge leadership effectively.
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subject curriculums are overcrowded and lack clarity.
- Inconsistent subject-specific expertise among teachers.
- Assessment in certain subjects is not used effectively.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 29 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ |
0 miles |
|
St Nicholas CEVC Primary School
St Nicholas Cevc Primary School, London Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HU |
0.18 miles |
|
All Faiths Children's Academy
Gun Lane, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4UF |
0.25 miles |
|
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Frindsbury Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4JA |
0.54 miles |
|
Elaine Primary School
Elaine Avenue, Rochester, ME2 2YN |
0.59 miles |
|
Temple Mill Primary School
Cliffe Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3NL |
0.61 miles |
|
Hilltop Primary School
Hilltop Road, Frindsbury, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4QN |
0.71 miles |
|
Cedar Children's Academy
Cedar Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2JP |
0.84 miles |
|
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
Gas House Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1US |
0.88 miles |
|
St Andrew's School (Rochester)
24 - 26 Watts Avenue, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SA |
1.13 miles |
|
Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ |
1.14 miles |
|
Bligh Primary School (Infants)
Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ |
1.14 miles |
|
Wainscott Primary School
Wainscott Road, Wainscott, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4JX |
1.19 miles |
|
St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
King Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1YF |
1.26 miles |
|
St Peter's Infant School
Holcombe Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2HU |
1.69 miles |
|
St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School
Canon Close, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3EN |
1.8 miles |
|
The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)
Warwick Crescent, Borstal, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3LF |
1.8 miles |
|
St John's Church of England Infant School
4 New Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6RH |
1.97 miles |
|
Higham Primary School
School Lane, Higham, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7JL |
2 miles |
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St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Hills Terrace, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PX |
2.04 miles |
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