Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School

A good foundation school school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School.

Gravesend, DA117BT Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 May 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cecil Road
Northfleet
Gravesend, DA117BT

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
118258
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Cecil Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 7BT
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
Northfleet Schools Co-Operative Trust
Capacity
378 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
436
Free School Meals
18.4% (80 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 106.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 106.0 106.0
2024 105.0 106.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
436 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together we achieve more"

Commitment Creativity Courage Cooperation Compassion

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcome emphasizes a motto of 'Together we achieve more', a happy, secure and inclusive school where creativity and individuality are nurtured. Values are Commitment, Creativity, Courage, Cooperation and Compassion, with strong partnership with parents and the community to prepare children for the next stage of education.

Curriculum Highlights

Kapow Scheme of Work used to implement Geography, History, and Art Kent Scheme of Work used for Science White Rose scheme of learning used for Maths Read Write Inc phonics program used in EYFS/KS1 Accelerated Reader reading program

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

Cecil Road is committed to inclusion and meeting the needs of all learners. The SENCo is Laura Southgate, with SEN/Welfare assistant Jemma Relph. The school works with teachers, teaching assistants, and, if necessary, outside agencies or specialists. It emphasises early identification and support and involves children, parents, carers, specialists and governors. SEND information includes SEND Information Report (Oct 2025) and related Kent Local Offer materials.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions: application form (downloadable or in school); birth certificate required; September intake window by mid-March; 15 hours free childcare and 30 hours free childcare; split hours available. Reception admissions: Kent County Council CAF application window (Nov 7, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026); reception via CAF; appeals process described; In Year Admissions: contact Admissions Officer Lola Twohig; no guaranteed place. All admissions processes reference Kent County Council and the school’s Admission Arrangements/Policies.

Financial Information

15 hours free childcare places and 30 hours free childcare places.

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