St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe
Voluntary controlled primary school in Rochester (Medway).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At St Helen s, we want every child to be curious, passionate and excited about learning. We believe that when children truly love to learn, they develop a spark that inspires lifelong growth. Our vision, Love to learn, learning to love, all different, all equal, reflects the Christian values that guide our school and shape the way we care for one another.
Our broad and balanced curriculum is designed to engage every learner. We support children in developing strong interpersonal skills, building resilience, thinking creatively and independently, and gaining the confidence they need for the next stage of their education.
There is a genuine sense of family within our school community staff, parents and pupils working together, learning together and celebrating one another. We are committed to providing rich, varied experiences that nurture independence and self‑esteem.
Our beautiful school grounds and village location offer countless opportunities for meaningful, cross‑curricular learning, helping us ensure that every child's learning journey is both memorable and fun.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Book Club
- Choir
- Computing
- Music
- Swimming
- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 118641
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Medway
- Constituency
- Rochester and Strood
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ian Chappell | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sukhi Bansal | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Zoe Bowles | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Deborah Allcorn | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Suzy Moore | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Amanda Kember | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mrs Jade Marco | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Reverend Clifford Stocking | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2023 |
| Mr Henry Chung | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
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