Cedar Children's Academy

Cedar Children's Academy is a primary school in Strood, near Rochester for children aged 3 to 11, teaching boys and girls. Around 652 pupils are on roll. On our figures that is above the typical size for a primary school in Rochester. It is an academy, so its governing trust sets its own admission arrangements within the national code, and Medway coordinates offers. The headteacher is Ms Tracey Baillie.

Inspection at a glance

Ofsted rated Cedar Children's Academy Good at its inspection on 9 October 2024. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

At key stage 2, 57% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 94.9% (absence 5.1%) (2024/25). Around 27.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.

Getting a place at Cedar Children's Academy

You apply for a place at Cedar Children's Academy on the primary common application form through Medway, with the national deadline of 15 January. If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated on its published admissions criteria, which usually give priority to looked-after children, siblings and distance from home to school. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.

SEND at a glance

Cedar Children's Academy is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Before and after school

Cedar Children's Academy offers an on-site nursery. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

Cedar Children's Academy contact details and location

Cedar Children's Academy is at Cedar Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2JP. The school office can be reached on 01634 338260. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.