SchoolScoresDelce Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Part of INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY TRUST
The Tideway, Rochester, ME1 2NJ
01634 845242 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 May 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
45 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Rochester comparisons use the 21 of its 34 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 13 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Rochester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 21st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochester. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 19th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochester. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 14th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochester. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochester. Higher than 47% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 40 parents who had raised a concern Joint 12th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochester. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 19th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochester. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Rochester figures pool parents at the Rochester schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
91 pupils in this year group.
60% — about the same as the Medway average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 65% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Medway. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 15 places for social, emotional and mental health needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 53.2% | 28.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.7% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.2% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 33rd lowest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Lower than 2% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 33rd lowest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Lower than 2% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 28.1% | 15.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 25th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.4 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 32nd lowest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 29th highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 17% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.1 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 19th highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 48% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.6 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 33 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 81% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 23.8% | 16.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Crest Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025
- St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Balfour Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- St Peter's Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024
- Balfour Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warren Wood Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- New Horizons Children's Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Delce Academy's Ofsted rating?
Delce Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 May 2024.
How did Delce Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Delce Academy?
78% of the 45 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Delce Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147769.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.