Strood Academy
Carnation Road, Rochester, ME2 2SX
Age range
Ages 11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
1305
Headteacher
Mr Jon Richardson
Type
Secondary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Medway
Academy
Yes
Sixth form
Yes
About Strood Academy
Strood Academy is a secondary academy in Strood, Rochester, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. It admits both boys and girls. The school has a sixth form.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
It is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision and a SEN unit. The school's SEND information covers autism. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
Average grade · 2024/25
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision and SEN unit
SEND provision
Resourced provision and SEN unit: resourced provision capacity 25, SEN unit capacity 25; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Specialisms
Autism
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Strood Academy term dates
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
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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is Strood Academy?
Strood Academy is a secondary academy. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Strood Academy cover?
Strood Academy serves pupils aged 11 to 19.
What SEND support does Strood Academy offer?
Strood Academy is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision and a SEN unit. Areas of SEND support include autism.
What is Strood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Strood Academy Good after its inspection on 2 December 2021.
Where is Strood Academy?
Strood Academy is at Carnation Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2SX.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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