St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe

About St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe

Friendly, single form entry primary school with Christian values at its core. Inspires life-long learning through providing rich diverse opportunities for all in a safe, nurturing environment.

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 25 responses • 13.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

96% positive 4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

96% positive 4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

92% positive 4% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

84% positive 12% negative

My child does well at this school

84% positive 8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 25 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

8.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

72.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily D Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Our New School Family"

We moved to Cliffe and were thrilled to find St Helen's Church of England Primary. The values and Christian ethos really resonated with us. Our child loves the Forest School program and the teachers are so supportive and caring. We feel like we've made the right choice.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah K Unconfirmed

Parent May 15, 2022

5.0

"Happy Child, Happy Parents"

Our child was a bit nervous starting school, but St Helen's quickly became their happy place. The facilities are excellent, especially the swimming pool. We love how the school encourages our child to be their best self. We're grateful for the supportive teachers and the school's commitment to faith-based learning.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel W Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 20, 2022

4.0

"Room for Improvement"

We love the school's values and the enthusiasm of the teachers. However, we've noticed some inconsistencies in the quality of lessons and felt that communication with parents could be better. Our child enjoys the Forest School program, but we're still waiting to see if it's enough to make up for the other areas. Fingers crossed for improvement.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Mark R Unconfirmed

Parent Oct 1, 2021

4.0

"A Great School Experience"

We moved away, but our child still talks fondly of their time at St Helen's. The school's approach to education was fantastic, and we appreciated how they encouraged our child's interests. The staff were always friendly and supportive. We'd definitely recommend St Helen's to any family looking for a great school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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