Clifton CofE Primary School
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
The full report on this school
What 60 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 May 2025From 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
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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