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Cedar Children's Academy

Cedar Road, Rochester, Medway, ME2 2JP

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
57%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
652
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Cedar Children's Academy

Cedar Children's Academy is an academy sponsor led in Rochester, Medway, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 652 pupils on roll. It is part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 27% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Medway →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
652 / 630 (103%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

27%
Free school meals
13.2%
EAL
1.2%
SEN support
15.3%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

57%
Expected standard (RWM)
3%
Higher standard (RWM)
104
Avg reading score
104
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.1%
Overall absence
10.3%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

26.6
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -3.1 vs 2023/24
26.3
Pupils per teacher
↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24
21.01
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24
£46,363
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 11% on leadership pay
↑ +£1,873 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2.8
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,952
Spend per pupil
£13,051
Income per pupil
54%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Cedar Road, Rochester, Medway, ME2 2JP
Phone
03333602105
Head Teacher
Tracey Baillie

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cedar Children's Academy?
Cedar Children's Academy is an academy sponsor led in Rochester, Medway, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Cedar Children's Academy have?
Cedar Children's Academy has 652 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Cedar Children's Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
57% of pupils at Cedar Children's Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Cedar Children's Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — Cedar Children's Academy is part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Cedar Children's Academy?
Cedar Children's Academy is located at Cedar Road, Rochester, Medway, ME2 2JP.

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