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Cliffe Woods Primary School
View Road, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8UJ, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.1 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
422
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 97%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. While 53% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average, only 15% achieve at a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students. Overall, it ranks better than 84% of schools, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (106 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child feels safe
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Behaviour is good
95%
School keeps me informed
94%
Progress is communicated
93%
School supports development
92%
School has high expectations
90%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.0%
Asian Indian3.6%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
White Other1.7%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.43543, 0.50463 · ME3 8UJ
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN136859
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Cliffe Woods Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Cliffe Woods Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is Cliffe Woods Primary School a good school?
Cliffe Woods Primary School scores 84.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Cliffe Woods Primary School?
Based on 106 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cliffe Woods Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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