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Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School

Gravesham, DA11 7BTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
57 1st-choice / 54 places
Ranking
#4,398
of 13,686 nationally

About Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School

Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School in Gravesham is a state primary that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local reputation. With 439 pupils on roll against a capacity of 378, the school is operating well above its official limit. Its intake includes 18.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, a figure that sits above the national average for primary schools, suggesting a diverse catchment. The demand is fierce: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 154 applications for just 54 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.85. Of those, 57 were first-preference applications, and 52 first-preference offers were made, meaning a significant number of families who wanted a place here did not get one. This level of competition points to a school that local parents are actively seeking out, despite the pressure on places.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCecil Road, Gravesend, Gravesham, DA11 7BT
HeadteacherC Old
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils439
Free School Meals (FSM)18.7%
School Capacity439 / 378 (116% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 6 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteForest SchoolSports HallMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersFootballCricketNetballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingGardeningScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.