How many pupils does Cliffe Woods Primary School have?

Cliffe Woods Primary School has 422 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Cliffe Woods Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

53% of pupils at Cliffe Woods Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Cliffe Woods Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Cliffe Woods Primary School is part of ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Cliffe Woods Primary School?

Cliffe Woods Primary School is located at View Road, Rochester, Medway, ME3 8UJ.

Cliffe Woods Primary School

View Road, Rochester, Medway, ME3 8UJ

Not rated

Inspected 1 April 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

53%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

422

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Cliffe Woods Primary School

Cliffe Woods Primary School is an academy converter in Rochester, Medway, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 422 pupils on roll. It is part of ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 5.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Medway →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 422 / 420 (100%)
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 1 April 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

5.9%

Free school meals

4.5%

EAL

1.9%

SEN support

9.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

53%

Expected standard (RWM)

15%

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.1%

Overall absence

6.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

16.7

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

25.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

17.82

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

£49,353

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,370 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,507

Spend per pupil

£5,986

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: View Road, Rochester, Medway, ME3 8UJ
Phone: 01634220822
Headteacher: James Bernard
Website: www.cliffewoods.medway.sch.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cliffe Woods Primary School?: Cliffe Woods Primary School is an academy converter in Rochester, Medway, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Cliffe Woods Primary School have?: Cliffe Woods Primary School has 422 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Cliffe Woods Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 53% of pupils at Cliffe Woods Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Cliffe Woods Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Cliffe Woods Primary School is part of ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Cliffe Woods Primary School?: Cliffe Woods Primary School is located at View Road, Rochester, Medway, ME3 8UJ.

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