Cedar Children's Academy

URN: 142817 • Rochester ME2 2JP

Overview

Name
Cedar Children's Academy
URN
142817
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tracey Baillie (since 2025)
Telephone
03333602105
Website
Visit
Address
Cedar Road, Rochester ME2 2JP

Summary

Cedar Children's Academy, located in Rochester, Medway, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 652 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 630. The school is part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust and is recognised as a Level 2, Advanced Thinking School by the University of Exeter. This accreditation reflects its commitment to cognitive education, aiming to instil effective learning habits and support students in achieving their personal best.

The academy promotes a strong partnership with parents, fostering a supportive environment that prioritises mental wellbeing and encourages open communication. Cedar Children's Academy values five key attributes in its learners: being considerate, enthusiastic, determined, assured, and resilient. These qualities are integral to the school's ethos, which focuses on transforming life chances and enabling pupils to take charge of their own destinies.

Cedar Children's Academy offers a diverse curriculum designed to engage students and celebrate their successes. Recent highlights include achievements in sports, creative projects, and community events, reinforcing the school's commitment to holistic development and teamwork.

Key details

LA
Medway
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
630
Pupils
652
Boys
337
Girls
315
FSM %
27.10
Open date
2016-06-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-05-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 652 337 315 630 27.10
2024-09-11 655 346 309 630 27.30
2023-09-11 667 354 313 630 25.50
2022-09-11 667 354 313 630 25.50
2021-09-11 613 333 280 534 26.10
2020-09-11 623 339 284 534 20.50

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