Cliffe Woods Primary School
URN: 136859 • Rochester ME3 8UJ
Overview
- Name
- Cliffe Woods Primary School
- URN
- 136859
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 74.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Connolly (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01634220822
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- View Road, Rochester ME3 8UJ
Summary
Cliffe Woods Primary School, located in Rochester, Medway, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 422 pupils, slightly exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is part of the Aletheia Academies Trust, which focuses on sustaining high-quality education and providing support for schools in need of improvement. The ethos of Cliffe Woods is encapsulated in its commitment to "Excellence From All," fostering a joyful and aspirational learning environment.
The school prioritises pedagogical excellence, emphasising collaborative and mastery learning approaches. Cliffe Woods is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its students, as reflected in positive feedback from parents regarding the supportive environment and staff commitment to children's education and wellbeing. The school community actively engages in various events and initiatives, enhancing the overall educational experience.
Cliffe Woods also values community involvement, encouraging visits from prospective parents to experience the school's spirit firsthand. The school has received recognition for its efforts in creating a welcoming atmosphere and supporting students' individual needs, making it a respected institution within the local area.
The school prioritises pedagogical excellence, emphasising collaborative and mastery learning approaches. Cliffe Woods is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its students, as reflected in positive feedback from parents regarding the supportive environment and staff commitment to children's education and wellbeing. The school community actively engages in various events and initiatives, enhancing the overall educational experience.
Cliffe Woods also values community involvement, encouraging visits from prospective parents to experience the school's spirit firsthand. The school has received recognition for its efforts in creating a welcoming atmosphere and supporting students' individual needs, making it a respected institution within the local area.
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Nearby alternatives
- Bligh Infant School (73.5)
- Leigh Academy High Halstow (72.5)
- The Pilgrim School (70.2)
- Hilltop Primary School (67.1)
- St Nicholas CEVC Primary School (67.1)
Key details
- LA
- Medway
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 422
- Boys
- 199
- Girls
- 223
- FSM %
- 5.90
- Open date
- 2011-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-03-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 422 | 199 | 223 | 420 | 5.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 421 | 199 | 222 | 420 | 6.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 410 | 192 | 218 | 420 | 4.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 410 | 192 | 218 | 420 | 4.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 392 | 187 | 205 | 420 | 3.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 385 | 189 | 196 | 420 | 2.90 |
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