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Cuxton Community Infant School

Academy converter · Rochester · ME2 1EY

Ages 2–7 · 257 pupils · Medway

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Overall absence

4.8%

Admissions demand

0.95 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-12

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.7%
Unauthorised1.6%
Authorised absence
3.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
122

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.95 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

55

Places offered

59

1st-preference offers

55

Total preferences (any rank)
109
Preferred offers (top 3)
58
Applications from outside LA
7
Offers to outside-LA applicants
4

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill96%

257 pupils · 268 places

Pupils on roll
257
Boys / girls
130 / 127
School capacity
268
Capacity fill
257 / 268 (96%)
Free school meals
6.1%
FSM pupils
13
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST
Academy trust
THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST
Sponsor
The Primary First Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Charlotte Aldham Breary

Location

Address
Bush Road, Cuxton
Postcode
ME2 1EY
Town
Rochester
County
Kent
Local authority
Medway
District
Medway
Constituency
Rochester and Strood
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–7, in Rochester, Medway, 257 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 6.1%.

Open schools in Rochester
50
Primary schools in Rochester
34
Academies among open schools in Rochester
60% (30)
Open schools in ME2
19
Primary in ME2
15
Open schools in Medway LA
117
Primary in Medway LA
76

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Cuxton Community Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Rochester · ME2 1EY · Medway

    Ages 7–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM12.9%

    0.0 miles away

  • Cedar Children's Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Rochester · ME2 2JP · Medway

    Ages 3–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM27.4%
    • Demand0.97

    1.5 miles away

  • Bligh Primary School (Juniors)

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rochester · ME2 2XJ · Medway

    Ages 7–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM41.4%

    1.5 miles away

  • Bligh Primary School (Infants)

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rochester · ME2 2XJ · Medway

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM26.0%
    • Demand1.00

    1.5 miles away

  • Elaine Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Rochester · ME2 2YN · Medway

    Ages 3–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM53.6%
    • Demand0.94

    1.8 miles away

  • Halling Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rochester · ME2 1ER · Medway

    Ages 5–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM16.4%
    • Demand0.89

    2.1 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Charlotte Aldham Breary
Telephone
01634337720
Website
www.cuxtonschools.co.uk

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