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Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School

North Yorkshire, YO8 6NNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 17 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School sends a strong signal to prospective parents: in the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 35 applications for just 17 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.06. Every one of those 17 places went to a first-preference applicant, meaning all families who put Cliffe at the top of their list secured a spot. That level of demand suggests a school that local parents trust and actively choose. The school is a small, mixed-gender state primary in North Yorkshire, with 86 pupils on roll against a capacity of 119, so there is some room to grow. Headteacher Rosie Hawkins leads a school with no religious character, which may appeal to families looking for a non-faith-based option in a largely rural area. While the Department for Education does not publish a formal parent view score for this school, the oversubscription figures speak for themselves: Cliffe is a popular choice among local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressMain Street, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 6NN
HeadteacherRosie Hawkins
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils86
Free School Meals (FSM)10.5%
School Capacity86 / 119 (72% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (24 Nov 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsICT SuiteSports HallDining HallSensory Room

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingEco ClubChoirGardeningDramaBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.