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Clifton Community School

Rotherham, S65 2SNSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
-0.44
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
139 1st-choice / 206 places
Ranking
#2,517
of 3,141 nationally

About Clifton Community School

Clifton Community School sits in Rotherham, a local authority where no secondary school currently holds an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school itself is rated Good, a significant improvement from its previous Inadequate grade, though its most recent ungraded inspection noted some aspects were not as strong. In terms of academic progress, Clifton ranks 15th out of 16 secondary schools in the local authority, placing it in the bottom tier locally. The top-performing schools in the area are Wingfield Academy, St Bernard's Catholic High School, and Wath Academy, all of which achieve positive Progress 8 scores, whereas Clifton's score sits well below the local average.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMiddle Lane, Rotherham, Rotherham, S65 2SN
HeadteacherMarie Smith
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils1,112
Free School Meals (FSM)61.4%
School Capacity1,112 / 1,250 (89% full)

The full report on this school

What 34 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (27 Nov 2024): Some aspects not as strong

Source: Ofsted, 7 Jan 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumICT SuiteArt StudiosScience LabsSwimming PoolMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

TennisGymnasticsDanceFootballRugbyHockeyCricketAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDebateOrchestraDuke of EdinburghChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clifton Community School

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