Cuxton Community Junior School
Rochester, ME2 1EY · Medway · primary school
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8th of 56 primary schools in Medway we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.4/10 against 4,296 of them, against 7.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.10 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cuxton Community Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dodgeball, Multisports, Choir, and Rock Steady clubs, or take guitar, piano, wind instrument, or recorder lessons. Football and multi-skills sports are available, and Year 6 students go on a residential trip. Both breakfast and after-school clubs operate.
Getting in
The published school roll is 232 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What does the Year 6 residential trip typically involve? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 240 available spots?
What Ofsted said about Cuxton Community Junior School
Overview
Cuxton Community Junior School continues to be a good school, described as a happy and caring community where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders have built on the quality of education, particularly in mathematics and English, ensuring pupils make good progress towards secondary education.
Strengths
- Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning and enjoy a broad curriculum, taking pride in roles such as ‘ambassador’ or ‘pupil parliament’.
- The mathematics curriculum has improved strongly, with staff using “precise, systematic teaching” to ensure learning lasts.
- Staff are vigilant about bullying and tackle problems directly, leaving pupils confident that teachers resolve issues effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive strong support, with “high ambition” balanced against meeting their current needs.
- Leaders show considerable care for staff, fostering a “close-knit and united team” with a shared determination to improve.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in subjects other than English and mathematics does not consistently identify the specific knowledge pupils should learn by the time they leave.
- Sometimes, a focus on making experiences memorable leads to activities that are not best suited to secure the intended learning, causing pupils to remember the fun rather than the key points.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are vigilant, act promptly on concerns, and prioritise online safety.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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