Open Other Primary Mixed

Cliffe Woods Primary School

View Road, Rochester, ME3 8UJ
Part of: ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Cliffe Woods Primary School
Rochester, ME3 8UJ
422 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
5.90% FSM %
199 Boys
223 Girls
About Cliffe Woods Primary School

Cliffe Woods Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Rochester, Medway, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 422 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: James Bernard.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Medway
Region South East
Administrative District Medway
Parliamentary Constituency Rochester and Strood
Ward Strood Rural
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-07-2011
UKPRN 10034067
URN 136859
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Nick Grainger Chair of Local Governing Body 07/02/2024 06/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Julia Hurren Chair of Local Governing Body 20/01/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Fuad Anibaba Local Governor 06/03/2023 05/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Stuart Ball Local Governor 06/06/2023 05/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr James Bernard Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Lesley Colbert Local Governor 30/11/2022 12/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Karen Connolly Local Governor 01/10/2021 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Nick Grainger Local Governor 07/02/2024 06/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mark Mullins Local Governor 15/12/2025 14/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Antonia Nunns Local Governor 15/12/2025 14/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kayleigh Pare Local Governor 27/09/2023 26/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Natalie Petty Local Governor 07/07/2022 06/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
City of Rochester School
0.1 km • Rochester
Other
Chattenden Primary School
2.45 km • Rochester
Other
St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe
2.56 km • Rochester
Other
Wainscott Primary School
3.06 km • Rochester
Other
Higham Primary School
3.18 km • Rochester
Other
Temple Mill Primary School
3.28 km • Rochester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Cliffe Woods Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Rochester, Medway.
Cliffe Woods Primary School has 422 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Cliffe Woods Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Cliffe Woods Primary School is Mr James Bernard.
Cliffe Woods Primary School is at View Road, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, ME3 8UJ, in the Medway local authority, South East.
Cliffe Woods Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Bernard
View Road, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, ME3 8UJ
01634220822
www.cliffewoods.medway.sch.uk
Location
ME3 8UJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136859
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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