The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 189
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 20.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Kember (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Street, Cliffe, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7PU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe's Ofsted rating?
St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe?
St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe currently has 189 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe take?
St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe?
St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe is in Rochester, ME3 7PU, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe have a sixth form?
No, St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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