Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
Contact details for the school

School Name: Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
Address: Gordon Road, Strood
Town/City: Rochester
County: Kent
Postcode: ME2 3HQ
Country: 100062388599
 Telephone Number: 0333 360 2110
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Kirstie Jones
Capacity: 400
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 321 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.1%

Location and administration

URN: 140606
DfE Number: 887/2009
UKPRN: 10044931
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Medway (E06000035)
Constituency: Rochester and Strood (E14000898)
Electoral Ward: Strood North (E05002265)

Easting & Northing: 573169E, 169601N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 23' 58.71" N 0° 29' 17.33" E
Plus Code: 9F329FXQ+V7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  3. All Faiths Children's Academy (0.4km)
  4. Abbey Court Foundation Special School (0.7km)
  5. Manorway Independent School (0.9km)
  6. English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School (0.9km)
  7. Elaine Primary School (1.0km)
  8. Temple Mill Primary School (1.0km)
  9. Hilltop Primary Academy (1.1km)
  10. Cedar Children's Academy (1.3km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Samantha Caplehorne - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 14 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 March 2027.
  • Mr Ashley Hall - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 3 February 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2025.
  • Nathan Holloway - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2023.
  • Mr Peter Martin - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2023.
  • Mr Derek Morrison - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2023.
  • Mr Derek Morrison - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2023.
  • Mrs Jody Murphy - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2023.
  • Mr Gareth Shadick - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 September 2023.
  • Councillor Zoe Van Dyke - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 November 2026.
  • Mrs Claire Weeks - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 14 July 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2025.