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St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe is a voluntary controlled primary school in Rochester, Medway , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 189 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

189

Pupils

210

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe is managed by Medway and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Medway before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe — School Information

Full address
Church Street, Cliffe, Rochester, ME3 7PU
Local authority
Medway
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
20.1% of pupils
DfE URN
118641

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If St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rochester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe

Is St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe oversubscribed?

St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe?

St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Medway before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe cover?

St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe is a primary school in Rochester, Medway, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe?

St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.