Cliffe Woods Primary School

A outstanding academy converter school in Medway. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cliffe Woods Primary School.

Rochester, ME38UJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 62.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
17 March 2015
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
View Road
Cliffe Woods
Rochester, ME38UJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136859
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
View Road, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, ME3 8UJ
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
421
Free School Meals
6.4% (27 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
62.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
8.7 (8.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
53
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
421 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Excellence From All"

Compassion Integrity Thankfulness Respect Resilience

Fundamental British Values: Democracy, Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect, and Tolerance of those in our society of different faiths and beliefs.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcome from James Bernard emphasising Excellence From All and inviting visits to Cliffe Woods Primary School.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Dodgeball Netball

Facilities

Traversing wall Multipurpose sports goals Outdoor education tables Outdoor stage Playground markings (Key Stage 1)

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum Overview English Reading English Writing Mathematics Phonics Physical Education Religious Education Science Art and Design Computing Design and Technology Outdoor Learning Geography History Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Music PSHE and RSE Extra Curricular Activities

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs on weekdays 07:30–08:45; After School Club runs 15:15–18:30; Wraparound care can be booked via the Arbor portal; Breakfast Club costs £4.50 per day; After School Club costs £10 per session, or £4.50 if collected by 16:30; Payments are via Arbor; Emergency contact for emergencies: 07904 537594.

SEND Provision

SENDCo: R Galea-Baker; inclusive ethos; SEND Policy and SEND Information Report available; three-tier pastoral support; drop-in sessions; Trauma-informed approach; Therapy dog Barney visits weekly; linked to Medway SEND services and resources.

Admissions Criteria

PAN is 60. Oversubscription criteria available in the Admissions Policy. In-Year Admissions information and Appeals process documented; Admissions documents for 2026-2027 include Determined Admissions Arrangements, Deferred Admissions Policy, Appeals forms and Information Booklet.

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