All Faiths Children's Academy, Rochester

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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~338m)Possible (~483m)Unlikely (~628m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Andrew Kershaw
Pupils:225 / 210 capacity
LA:Medway
Phone:03333602100
Address:Gun Lane, Strood, Rochester, ME2 4UF
Trust:THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 June 2012

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:138182
UKPRN:10037460
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Rochester and Strood
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 responses
Would recommend94%
Child is happy94%
Well taught94%
Good progress91%
Feels safe94%
Well behaved91%
Bullying dealt with18%
Kept informed91%
Handles concerns71%
Wider development91%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+1ppMaths+17ppWriting+7pp

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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Getting There

Train Stations

Strood Rail Station
485m · 8 min walk

Bus Stops

Cecil Avenue (opp)
145m · 2 min walk
St Mary's Road (opp)
148m · 2 min walk
Post Office (Stop B)
230m · 4 min walk
High Street (Stop A)
253m · 4 min walk
Commercial Road (Stop G)
308m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

107%

Over capacity

225 pupils

210 capacity

15 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Rochester

Medium pressure
New homes approved:2,108
Projected new pupils:527

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Rochester

Admissions Demand - Medway

Low demand0.83x oversubscription

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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Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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SEN Provision

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.07663%

Overall absence

13.22751%

Persistent absence

189

Enrolments

Authorised3.35767%
Unauthorised1.71897%
Persistent (10%+)13.22751%
Severe (50%+)2.1164%

Absence trend

4.77872%
18/19
3.80104%
20/21
6.1706%
21/22
5.41224%
22/23
4.94552%
23/24
5.07663%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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