Clifton Green Primary School
About Clifton Green Primary School
Clifton Green Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary in York that currently teaches 397 pupils against a capacity of 450, meaning it is not yet full but clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 56 total applications for just 31 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.81, and all 31 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. That level of competition suggests a school that local families are actively choosing. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 31.4%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% and indicates a catchment serving a significant number of households with economic need. The school has a nursery provision, so children can join from age three, and its religious character is listed as 'does not apply', making it a fully non-denominational option in York.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, 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
17 May 2022Source: Ofsted, 5 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities 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
08:30 – 15:10
Breakfast club
07:30-08:30
After-school care
15:00-17:45
Source: cliftongreenprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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