Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior is a Good-rated primary school in Rochester, Kent, teaching ages 7-11. Latest results: 83% KS2 reading standard. It has 296 pupils, 33% eligible for free school meals. School type: Academy sponsor led.
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior was last inspected by Ofsted and judged Good. An Ofsted judgement covers the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
In the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments at Gordons Children's Academy, Junior, 83% reaching the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths met the expected standard.
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior is a state-funded primary school in the Medway local authority, with around 296 pupils on roll and 33% eligible for free school meals. Places are allocated by Medway using the school's published admissions criteria - typically prioritising looked-after children, siblings and home-to-school distance - and the deadline for primary applications is 15 January each year. Because catchment distances can shift year on year, it is worth checking our catchment checker with your postcode before applying.
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Gordons Children's Academy, Junior's catchment area is not a fixed boundary - when the school is oversubscribed, Medway allocates places using the school's published admissions criteria, which typically prioritise looked-after children, siblings already at the school, and then home-to-school distance. The distance cut-off can change from year to year, so last year's figures are not a reliable guide. Use our catchment checker to see how your postcode compares.
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
In the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments at Gordons Children's Academy, Junior, 83% reaching the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths met the expected standard.
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Apply through Medway's coordinated admissions, naming Gordons Children's Academy, Junior on your application by the national closing date (31 October for secondary, 15 January for primary).
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior has around 296 pupils on roll.
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior is at Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ.