VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe
Goodgraded 16/10/2024Ages 4–11189 pupilsChurch of England
St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Rochester, within the Medway local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 189 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/10/2024, St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Rochester can view St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.4%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence18.2%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher18.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals20.9%England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.8%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-17%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Rochester
All schools in Rochester →Cliffe Woods Primary School1.6 miCity of Rochester School1.6 miHigham Primary SchoolGood · 2.8 miChattenden Primary SchoolGood · 3.0 miWainscott Primary SchoolGood · 3.5 miGad's Hill School3.7 mi
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