Cedar Children's Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cedar Road Strood Rochester Kent ME2 2JP |
| Phone | 03333602105 |
| Reference Number | 142817 |
Cedar Children’s Academy continues to maintain the standards established during its previous inspection, showcasing a nurturing environment where pupils are happy and engaged. The school has developed an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum, enhancing pupils' learning experiences. With dedicated staff who serve as excellent role models, children are encouraged to strive for their best, contributing positively to the school community. Although some areas still require improvement, the introduction of a new early reading curriculum signifies a commitment to ensuring all pupils become fluent readers.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 652 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.69%
Girls: 48.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 33 | 77 |
| 2 | 43 | 46 | 89 |
| 3 | 40 | 49 | 89 |
| 4 | 44 | 47 | 91 |
| 5 | 43 | 41 | 84 |
| 6 | 54 | 36 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.1% |
| African | 6% |
| White, Other | 5.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 29 Sep 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and engaged, contributing positively to the school community.
- The curriculum is broad, well-sequenced, and builds towards ambitious goals.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and make learning engaging.
- Pupils exhibit consistent good behavior and understanding of British values.
- The school effectively supports pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils have occasional gaps in knowledge due to infrequent opportunities to revisit important concepts.
- Phonics teaching is not consistently secure across the whole school.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.3 | ||
| Writing | -0.1 | ||
| Maths | -0.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Elaine Primary School
Elaine Avenue, Rochester, ME2 2YN |
0.32 miles |
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St Nicholas CEVC Primary School
St Nicholas Cevc Primary School, London Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HU |
0.74 miles |
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Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ |
0.74 miles |
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Bligh Primary School (Infants)
Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ |
0.74 miles |
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Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ |
0.84 miles |
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Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ |
0.84 miles |
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All Faiths Children's Academy
Gun Lane, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4UF |
0.95 miles |
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St Andrew's School (Rochester)
24 - 26 Watts Avenue, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SA |
1.04 miles |
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The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)
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1.1 miles |
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Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
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1.19 miles |
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St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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1.25 miles |
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
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1.31 miles |
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St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School
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1.4 miles |
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Temple Mill Primary School
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1.44 miles |
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St Peter's Infant School
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1.46 miles |
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Cuxton Community Infant School
Bush Road, Cuxton, Rochester, Kent, ME2 1EY |
1.51 miles |
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Hilltop Primary School
Hilltop Road, Frindsbury, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4QN |
1.53 miles |
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Cuxton Community Junior School
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1.54 miles |
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1.6 miles |
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1.69 miles |
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1.75 miles |
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The Victory Academy
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