All Faiths Children's Academy, Rochester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
All Faiths creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where children feel safe and valued. The school has particular strength in supporting deaf pupils through its specialist Tree Tops provision with expert staff, and all pupils learn British Sign Language together. Parents report that the school successfully builds children's confidence, resilience and love of learning through engaging lessons and enriching activities.
Key Strengths
- Pupils show pride in the school and strong values of kindness and acceptance
- Engaging, broad curriculum including British Sign Language with expert support for deaf pupils
- Excellent pastoral care with clear routines that help pupils feel safe and supported
- High attendance rates with strong family engagement
- Enriching trips and activities like Earth Day and police workshops
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not receive precise help to close gaps in phonics and reading, limiting their progress
- Checks on pupils' understanding are not consistently precise, leading to teaching moving on too quickly
- Teaching is not consistently adapted based on individual pupils' needs and SEND requirements
- Achievement in national tests has declined since the last inspection
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff building positive relationships and supporting pupils' confidence and resilience.
Extracurricular Activities
Earth Day celebrations, police service workshops, extensive clubs, trips for cultural awareness
All Faiths Children's Academy is a primary school with specialist provision for deaf pupils. Evidence suggests the school's work may not be as strong as at the previous inspection, with achievement in national tests declining following significant leadership changes.
At a Glance
32.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
HI - Hearing Impairment
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
34 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 71%. Maths has improved from 57% to 74%. Writing has improved from 67% to 74%.
Class Sizes
27.6
Avg class size
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
107%
Over capacity
225 pupils
210 capacity
15 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Rochester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Rochester
Admissions Demand - Medway
Places available
3,805
Applications
3,151
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Medway (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.07663%
Overall absence
13.22751%
Persistent absence
189
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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