Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 7–11 · Rochester, Medway
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior is a primary school in Rochester, Medway for ages 7–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 27 September 2022.
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Key facts
- Address
- Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3HQ
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Council
- Medway
- Pupils on roll
- 263 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 32.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 27 September 2022
Strengths
- “Pupils strive to embody Gordon’s ‘great expectations’ and be their best selves.”
- “Pupils know they must behave, and appreciate how leaders teach rules and routines to everyone.”
- “Around school, pupils are merry and friendly to one another.”
To improve
- “Previously, pupils were unclear about what they were learning in each different subject.”
- “But leaders recognise this is still a work in progress, with some subject development yet to be completed.”
- “Beyond this, however, there are still some inconsistencies in the teaching of the curriculum.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 24 November 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 65% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Medway.
- Gordons Children's Academy, Infant 0.0 mi Good Last distance published
- St Nicholas CEVC Primary School 0.2 mi Not judged Last distance published
- All Faiths Children's Academy 0.3 mi Some aspects not as strong Last distance published
- English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School 0.5 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Elaine Primary School 0.6 mi Good Last distance published
- Temple Mill Primary School 0.6 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Hilltop Primary School 0.7 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Cedar Children's Academy 0.8 mi Standards maintained Last distance published