Cliffe Woods Primary School
Rochester, ME3 8UJ · Medway · primary school
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30th of 56 primary schools in Medway we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,886 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 among them, against 4.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 53.0 · 24 | 62% | 1.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 38% | 3.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cliffe Woods Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 15.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 421 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With the roll exceeding capacity by 1, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific support is in place for pupils who need extra help? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs operate on days with early finishes or late starts?
What Ofsted said about Cliffe Woods Primary School
Overview
Cliffe Woods Primary School is described as having a "striking" sense of community where pupils "thrive" and are "kind and welcoming." The inspection highlights "high expectations" for behaviour and learning, with staff demonstrating "expertise and enthusiasm" in teaching, particularly in early reading. While the school fosters a positive environment and effective safeguarding, it notes that assessment data is not always used consistently to support pupil progress.
Strengths
- Pupils display "highly positive attitudes" and act as "upstanders not bystanders" regarding unkind behaviour.
- Staff possess "expertise and enthusiasm in teaching phonics and early reading," ensuring pupils learn to read with "success and enjoyment."
- Provision for personal development is "exceptional," with pupils taking on roles such as prefects and engaging in meaningful events like Holocaust memorials.
- Leaders "discharge their roles effectively," and staff feel valued with their well-being and workload considered.
Areas to improve
- Assessment information is "not always used effectively" to adjust learning activities, meaning some pupils do not make as much progress as they are capable of.
- The school should support staff to use assessment data to plan tasks that help pupils "learn and remember key content over time."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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