Delce Academy
Rochester, ME1 2NJ · Medway · primary school
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28th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.5/10 against 938 of them, against 4.8/10 nationally. 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Delce Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 287 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school engage parents in their child’s learning journey?
What Ofsted said about Delce Academy
Overview
Delce Academy is described as a “good and improving school” where “the tide has turned” following significant recent changes. New leadership and multi-academy trust support have raised expectations, resulting in pupils who are “openly proud” of their school and making “massive” progress. The report highlights a positive culture where pupils feel safe and are “forging ahead” in their learning.
Strengths
- Behaviour has improved dramatically, with incidents of bullying or aggression dealt with “quickly and effectively,” ensuring pupils feel safe.
- The specially resourced provision for pupils with complex needs “provides well,” and teachers across the school successfully adapt the curriculum for those with special educational needs.
- Pupils are “better prepared” for secondary school than in the past, supported by a “well-planned and sequenced reading curriculum” and a renewed focus on mathematical basics.
- Personal development is strengthening through a structured programme that promotes values and increases pupils’ knowledge of “equality and diversity.”
- Staff are “passionate” about developing enrichment opportunities, including visits to cultural landmarks, which pupils greatly enjoy.
Areas to improve
- Outcomes in reading at the end of Year 6 are “not as good as they could be,” requiring a redoubled focus to ensure pupils access the wider curriculum with confidence.
- Curriculum leadership is still developing; some subject leaders are “less clear about how well their subjects are being taught,” necessitating further trust support to improve oversight.
- Persistent absence remains “too high,” particularly among disadvantaged pupils, despite welcome improvements in overall attendance figures.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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