Gordons Children's Academy Junior
Gordon Road, Rochester, ME2 3HQ
Pupils
296
Ages
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
296
Headteacher
Ms Nicola Youseman
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Medway
Academy
Yes
About Gordons Children's Academy Junior
Based in Strood, near Rochester, Gordons Children's Academy Junior is a primary school for children aged 7 to 11 and takes boys and girls. The school currently has about 296 pupils. 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 Nicola Youseman.
Inspection at a glance
Ofsted rated Gordons Children's Academy Junior Good at its inspection on 27 September 2022. 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, 65% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 94.9% (absence 5.1%) (2024/25). Around 32.7% 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 Gordons Children's Academy Junior
You apply for a place at Gordons Children's Academy Junior 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
Gordons Children's Academy Junior 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.
Gordons Children's Academy Junior contact details and location
Gordons Children's Academy Junior is at Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ. The school office can be reached on 01634 719971. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Last inspection: 27/09/2022
Quality of Education
How well pupils are taught and what they learn
Behaviour and Attitudes
How pupils behave and their attitude to learning
Personal Development
Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing
Leadership and Management
How well the school is run
Gordons Children's Academy Junior admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Gordons Children's Academy Junior does not run its own entrance test. As an academy, its governing trust is the admissions authority and sets the arrangements within the national Admissions Code, while Medway Council coordinates applications and offers. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Medway Council. Medway school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Medway Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? In-year applications for an academy are usually made direct to the school - check its website for the in-year form, or contact Medway Council if you need help finding a place.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Gordons Children's Academy Junior is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerGordons Children's Academy Junior results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Gordons Children's Academy Junior
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Gordons Children's Academy Junior
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Gordons Children's Academy Junior term dates: Medway standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Medway Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Gordons Children's Academy Junior: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Gordons Children's Academy Junior?
Apply through Medway on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Gordons Children's Academy Junior as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Gordons Children's Academy Junior's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Gordons Children's Academy Junior Good at its inspection on 27 September 2022. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
What SEND support does Gordons Children's Academy Junior offer?
Gordons Children's Academy Junior is recorded as a mainstream school. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
What are Gordons Children's Academy Junior's term dates and INSET days?
Gordons Children's Academy Junior follows the standard Medway pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is Gordons Children's Academy Junior and how do I contact the school?
Gordons Children's Academy Junior is at Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ. The office number is 01634 719971. A map and directions are on this page.
How big is Gordons Children's Academy Junior and what ages does it take?
Gordons Children's Academy Junior has around 296 pupils on roll and covers ages 7 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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