Strood Academy
URN: 135964 • Rochester ME2 2SX
Overview
- Name
- Strood Academy
- URN
- 135964
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jon Richardson (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01634717121
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Carnation Road, Rochester ME2 2SX
Summary
Strood Academy, located in Rochester, Medway, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrollment of 1,305 pupils and a capacity of 1,500. The school is committed to providing an excellent education that prepares students for the challenges of the 21st century. With a focus on high-quality teaching and a diverse range of extracurricular experiences, Strood Academy aims to foster individual growth and ambition among its students.
The academy operates a small school model, dividing pupils into three colleges—Hercules, Victory, and Trafalgar—each led by a dedicated team of staff to ensure personalized pastoral support. This structure allows for a nurturing environment where academic, social, and spiritual development is prioritized. The school emphasizes high expectations and encourages students to believe in their potential, equipping them with the skills needed to become successful citizens.
Strood Academy actively engages with parents and the wider community, promoting a partnership approach to education. The school’s mission is to break down barriers to learning, ensuring that every pupil has access to a world-class International Baccalaureate (IB) education, thereby enhancing their life choices and opportunities.
The academy operates a small school model, dividing pupils into three colleges—Hercules, Victory, and Trafalgar—each led by a dedicated team of staff to ensure personalized pastoral support. This structure allows for a nurturing environment where academic, social, and spiritual development is prioritized. The school emphasizes high expectations and encourages students to believe in their potential, equipping them with the skills needed to become successful citizens.
Strood Academy actively engages with parents and the wider community, promoting a partnership approach to education. The school’s mission is to break down barriers to learning, ensuring that every pupil has access to a world-class International Baccalaureate (IB) education, thereby enhancing their life choices and opportunities.
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Key details
- LA
- Medway
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1500
- Pupils
- 1305
- Boys
- 635
- Girls
- 670
- FSM %
- 33.70
- Open date
- 2009-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1305 | 635 | 670 | 1500 | 33.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1302 | 622 | 680 | 1500 | 30.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1324 | 662 | 662 | 1500 | 24.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1324 | 662 | 662 | 1500 | 24.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1360 | 691 | 669 | 1500 | 23.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1334 | 658 | 676 | 1500 | 16.60 |
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