St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe
90%
Capacity
189
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe
St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Medway community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 189 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Kember, it falls under Medway local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6163rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 55 in Medway.
St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 23 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 92% recommending the school (25 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe include Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Library, Forest School, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Dance, Netball, as well as clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Film Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Medway, St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street, Rochester, Medway, ME3 7PU |
| Headteacher | Amanda Kember |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Number of Pupils | 189 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.1% |
| School Capacity | 189 / 210 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Oct 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Dec 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6163rd of 13,686
Nationally
874th of 2,034
In South East
25th of 55
In Medway
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
25 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
44
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe
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Contact Information
Church Street, Rochester
Medway, ME3 7PU
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