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Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.9 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
296
Capacity
400
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and solid performance in key subjects, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to academic achievement, with 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 1% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more able students. The school is situated in Medway and serves a community of 296 pupils, performing better than 42% of schools in the area according to the LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.3%
Black African14.5%
White Other9.1%
Asian Indian8.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Other2.0%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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51.39901, 0.48799 · ME2 3HQ
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN140606
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Gordons Children's Academy, Junior rated by Ofsted?
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2022.
Is Gordons Children's Academy, Junior a good school?
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior scores 41.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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