Crest Infant School, Rochester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Crest Infant School creates a genuinely happy environment where children feel valued and supported to achieve their best. Staff know each pupil well and provide expert help tailored to individual needs, whether through excellent phonics teaching or specialist support for those with additional needs. The school goes beyond academics to develop the whole child through a rich character curriculum, visits to places of worship and the community, and encounters with inspiring visitors like Olympic athletes.
Key Strengths
- Warm, welcoming environment where pupils love to be and behaviour is consistently calm and respectful
- Highly effective support for pupils with SEND in an inclusive setting with tailored help
- Strong teaching of English and mathematics with good subject knowledge and regular revisiting of prior learning
- Excellent phonics programme with expert support for pupils who struggle with reading
- Rich programme of clubs, activities, school visits and visitors that develops character, confidence and understanding of the wider world
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff lack secure subject knowledge in foundation subjects (such as science, history, geography), which means some pupils don't achieve as highly as they could
- Pupils sometimes lose concentration in foundation subjects when teaching is less confident
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and prioritise pupils' wellbeing and safety.
Extracurricular Activities
School visits to places of worship, local senior citizens centre and zoo, visits from police, fire brigade and military representatives, visiting authors and Olympic athletes, rich range of clubs and activities
Crest Infant School has maintained its good standards and provides pupils with happy childhood experiences and a wonderful start to their education. The school is a welcoming, inclusive place where staff understand every pupil's needs and have exceptionally high expectations for all learners.
At a Glance
44.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
16 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.8
Avg class size
23.8
Infant (KS1)
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
45%
Available places
121 pupils
270 capacity
149 spare places available
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(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.05741%
Overall absence
28.68852%
Persistent absence
122
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Crest Infant School
The Rochester Grammar School
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
The Thomas Aveling School
Holcombe Grammar School
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
Blue Skies School
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Medway Secure Training Centre
Oasis Restore
Ripplevale School Rochester
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