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Cedar Children's Academy
Cedar Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2JP, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.6 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
652
Capacity
630
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly with 57% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 70% nationally. While parent satisfaction is relatively positive at 75%, it may be worth noting that only 3% of pupils reach the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging all learners.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (51 responses)
★★★★★3.6
School keeps me informed
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
My child is happy
82%
My child feels safe
80%
My child makes good progress
77%
Behaviour is good
75%
I'd recommend this school
75%
School has high expectations
75%
Progress is communicated
69%
School supports development
61%
School responds to concerns
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.6%
Mixed Other6.1%
Black African6.0%
White Other5.2%
Other2.9%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Other1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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51.38905, 0.47695 · ME2 2JP
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN142817
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Cedar Children's Academy rated by Ofsted?
Cedar Children's Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2019.
Is Cedar Children's Academy a good school?
Cedar Children's Academy scores 21.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Cedar Children's Academy?
Based on 51 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cedar Children's Academy receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
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