Cuxton Community Junior School
96%
Capacity
231
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About Cuxton Community Junior School
Cuxton Community Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school is oversubscribed, with 231 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, which suggests strong demand for places. While the Department for Education does not publish a parent view recommendation percentage for this school, the oversubscription ratio alone signals that many families are actively choosing it. The school is led by headteacher Charlotte Aldham Breary and sits within the Medway local authority. Its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2017 rated overall effectiveness as Good, and an ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Good. Notably, leadership and management were judged Outstanding in that 2017 inspection, which is a strong indicator of consistent direction and quality at the top.
Academically, Cuxton Community Junior School performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Medway average of 62%. The school ranks 15th out of 55 primary schools in the local authority, placing it in the top third regionally and nationally. In individual subjects, 79% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, 81% in maths, and 79% in writing. At the higher standard, 34% achieved in reading and maths, though writing and the combined measure both sat at 9%. Average scaled scores were 107 in reading and 106 in maths, both comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. The school has clearly improved significantly since its previous inspection in 2013, when overall effectiveness was rated Inadequate.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a library, music rooms, art studios, a sensory room, and a forest school, alongside an outdoor playground and a chapel. Sports provision covers gymnastics, tennis, football, cross country and rounders, while clubs include chess, choir, gardening, film club, coding and drama. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists a wide array of SEND provisions, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health support. With 16.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a broadly representative community. It is a good fit for families seeking a well-led junior school with strong academic outcomes, a wide extracurricular offer, and solid SEND support, all within a popular Medway setting.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Bush Road, Rochester, Medway, ME2 1EY |
| Headteacher | Charlotte Aldham Breary |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Number of Pupils | 231 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.5% |
| School Capacity | 231 / 240 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Jul 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 4 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4366th of 13,686
Nationally
604th of 2,034
In South East
15th of 55
In Medway
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: cuxtonschools.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British79.7%
- Mixed5.3%
- White (other)3.5%
- Asian2.1%
- Black0.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
2
Total schools
1
Oversubscribed
2
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Bush Road, Rochester
Medway, ME2 1EY
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