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Strood Academy

Details

Age Range11-19 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityMedway
AddressCarnation Road, ME2 2SX
School Websitewww.stroodacademy.org.uk
Telephone1634717121
URN135964

School Census

Total 1273
Girls/Boys 647/626
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.8%/49.2%
% pupils where English not first language 6.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 322
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 12.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/06/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
26/06/2013 Good
07/03/2012 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 26/06/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 07/03/2012
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
01 December 2021School inspectionView
24 January 2017Short inspectionView
26 June 2013Full inspection: GoodView
07 March 2012Full inspection: SatisfactoryView
01 February 2011Monitoring visitView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 41.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 29.00%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 54.30%
Entering EBacc 10.90%
EBacc average point score 3.38
Progress 8 -0.17
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 36.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 17%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 34%
Entering EBacc 14%
EBacc average point score 3.08
Progress 8 -0.39
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 36.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 22%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 38%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.05
Progress 8 -0.56

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications422
As first preference186
As second preference86
As third preference78
Total Offers Made224
first preference offers186
second preference offers12
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications428
As first preference205
As second preference100
As third preference62
Total Offers Made246
first preference offers205
second preference offers14
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications441
As first preference231
As second preference101
As third preference45
Total Offers Made265
first preference offers229
second preference offers20
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications464
As first preference237
As second preference114
As third preference42
Total Offers Made236
first preference offers205
second preference offers22
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications498
As first preference270
As second preference107
As third preference54
Total Offers Made257
first preference offers233
second preference offers17
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications496
As first preference252
As second preference114
As third preference62
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers205
second preference offers25
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications467
As first preference248
As second preference95
As third preference59
Total Offers Made246
first preference offers213
second preference offers21
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications406
As first preference228
As second preference95
As third preference48
Total Offers Made247
first preference offers213
second preference offers24
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications434
As first preference228
As second preference107
As third preference46
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers221
second preference offers14
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.15%
Total Applications500
As first preference259
As second preference105
As third preference65
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers225
second preference offers8
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications520
As first preference259
As second preference137
As third preference57
Total Offers Made237
first preference offers219
second preference offers13
third preference offers5

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
75.5%
any other white background ethnic origin
6.2%
african ethnic origin
5.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.6%
indian ethnic origin
1.5%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
0.8%
white and black african ethnic origin
0.6%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
80.8%
any other white background ethnic origin
5.3%
african ethnic origin
2.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.7%
indian ethnic origin
1.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.6%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.2%

Nearby Schools

Bligh Primary School (Juniors)

(0.22 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Bligh Way, , ME2 2XJ

Bligh Primary School (Infants)

(0.22 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 2-7, Gender: Mixed

Address: Bligh Way, , ME2 2XJ

Elaine Primary School

(0.48 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Elaine Avenue, , ME2 2YN

Abbey Court Foundation Special School

(0.56 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 3-19, Gender: Mixed

Address: Rede Court Road, , ME2 3SP

Manorway Independent School

(0.61 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Inadequate

Age: 8-16, Gender: Mixed

Address: The Old St Justus Church, Rochester, ME2 2HG