Delce Academy
Details
| Age Range | 5-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Address | The Tideway, ME1 2NJ |
| School Website | www.delceacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1634845242 |
| URN | 147769 |
School Census
| Total | 359 |
| Girls/Boys | 166/193 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.2%/53.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 17.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 158 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/05/2024 | Good |
| 08/05/2019 | Inadequate |
| 21/03/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 08/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/05/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 21/03/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 42 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5 |
| Reading | 100 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -3.3 |
| Writing Progress | 3.2 |
| Maths Progress | -2.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 8 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 17 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 8 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 46% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 43% |
| no | 57% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 78% |
| no | 22% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 60.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 11.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 65.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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