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Schools in Cliffe Woods

A town in Medway

  • Town
  • 5 schools and nurseries
  • 421 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, more than across England. Results at 11 are below England. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Cliffe Woods at a glance

Strong primary inspections, weaker results at 11

How Cliffe Woods's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries51 primary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 95%
  • Met the standard at 1153%England 62%
  • Free school meals, primary6%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school6%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Cliffe Woods

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Cliffe Woods primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Cliffe Woods

1 mainstream schools in Cliffe Woods, best first

Cliffe Woods Primary School

Rochester, ME3 8UJ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results well below the England average.

62 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1153%

England 62%

Days missed
4.1%
Pupils
421
Pupils per teacher
23.7
View school Cliffe Woods Primary School

Secondary Schools in Cliffe Woods

0 in Cliffe Woods. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

City of Rochester School

Rochester, ME3 8UJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
59
Pupils per teacher
–
View school City of Rochester School

Nurseries in Cliffe Woods

3 in Cliffe Woods, highest Ofsted grade first

Special Schools in Cliffe Woods

1 in Cliffe Woods. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

City of Rochester School

Rochester, ME3 8UJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
59
Pupils per teacher
–
View school City of Rochester School

Private Schools in Cliffe Woods

1 in Cliffe Woods. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

City of Rochester School

Rochester, ME3 8UJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
59
Pupils per teacher
–
View school City of Rochester School
The map

Every school in Cliffe Woods, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Cliffe Woods Primary School, Good or betterCity of Rochester School, GoodLittle Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School, GoodPhoenix Day Nurseries UK Limited, GoodCliffe Woods Pre-School
  • Good3
  • Not graded yet2
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Cliffe Woods vs England

How good are Cliffe Woods's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Cliffe Woods

Cliffe WoodsEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade.

    100%

    England 95%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    53%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    6%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    6%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 1 school that has one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Cliffe Woods in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%70%100%20182019202320242025
53% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
6% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Cliffe Woods has 5 schools and nurseries.

There are 16% more pupils than in 2018.

6% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Cliffe Woods's state schools each January.

Up 16% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Cliffe Woods6%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Cliffe Woods

How many schools are in Cliffe Woods?

Cliffe Woods has 5 schools, including 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 3 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Cliffe Woods?

The highest-ranked schools in Cliffe Woods on Eduscope are Cliffe Woods Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Cliffe Woods are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Cliffe Woods hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Cliffe Woods perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Cliffe Woods, 53% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Cliffe Woods?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Cliffe Woods is 23.7:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Cliffe Woods schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Cliffe Woods is 6.0%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Cliffe Woods?

There are 421 pupils enrolled across schools in Cliffe Woods, with 421 in primary. 5.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Cliffe Woods?

There is 1 independent school in Cliffe Woods, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Cliffe Woods?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in Cliffe Woods by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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