Clifford Primary School
91%
Capacity
96
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Clifford Primary School
Clifford Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 96 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Clifford Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paula Flindall, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3948th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
Clifford Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 15 applications for 5 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Clifford Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Netball, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Eco Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, Clifford Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hardwicke, Clifford, Herefordshire, County of, HR3 5HA |
| Headteacher | Paula Flindall |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 96 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.4% |
| School Capacity | 96 / 105 (91% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3948th of 13,686
Nationally
381st of 1,378
In West Midlands
26th of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
71%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
15
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hardwicke, Clifford
Herefordshire, County of, HR3 5HA
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