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Delce Academy

Medway, ME1 2NJPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#8,853
of 13,686 nationally

About Delce Academy

Delce Academy doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, but its oversubscription figures tell a clear story about local demand. The school has a capacity of 360 and currently enrols 327 pupils, meaning it is 91% full — a healthy occupancy rate that suggests steady popularity among Medway families. This is a school that has undergone a significant turnaround. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, Delce Academy was rated Good overall, a marked improvement from its previous inspection in 2019 when it was judged Inadequate. Every graded area — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management — now sits at Good. That kind of jump doesn't happen without serious work, and it will give parents confidence that the school is on a strong upward trajectory under headteacher Julie North.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressThe Tideway, Rochester, Medway, ME1 2NJ
HeadteacherJulie North
Local AuthorityMedway
Number of Pupils327
Free School Meals (FSM)52.3%
School Capacity327 / 360 (91% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersSwimmingCross CountryCricketDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingChoirChessEco Club

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionSEN UnitProfound LearningOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Delce Academy

Delce Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.