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Clifton CofE Primary School

Derbyshire Dales, DE6 2GJPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
#5,544
of 13,686 nationally

About Clifton CofE Primary School

Clifton CofE Primary School’s headline Key Stage 2 results sit comfortably above the Derbyshire local authority average for primary schools. In the 2023/24 academic year, 67% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a LA average of 59%. That eight-point gap is a solid indicator of consistent classroom performance. The school’s maths and reading average scores — 104 and 105 respectively — are both above the national benchmark of 100, and 87% of children met the expected standard in maths alone. Where the school really shines is in the top-end: 33% of pupils achieved a higher standard in reading, and 20% did so in maths. Writing and reading, writing and maths combined at the higher level both sit at 7%, which is respectable for a small primary. In the Derbyshire Dales ranking, Clifton places 11th out of 35 schools on the KS2 expected standard metric, putting it in the top third locally and around the 40th percentile nationally.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCross Side, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Dales, DE6 2GJ
HeadteacherJeanette Hart
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils100
Free School Meals (FSM)13.0%
School Capacity100 / 105 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountryGymnasticsNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubChoirBook ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:30-08:25

After-school care

15:10-17:00

Source: clifton.derbyshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clifton CofE Primary School

Clifton CofE 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.