Clifton Primary School
118%
Capacity
372
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Clifton Primary School
Clifton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Kingston upon Hull, City of community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 372 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (118% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Terri Hadfield, it falls under Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2136th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 69 in Kingston upon Hull, City of.
Clifton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 32 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Clifton Primary School include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Cross Country, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Film Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of, Clifton Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Burslem Street, Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU2 9BP |
| Headteacher | Terri Hadfield |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 372 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 47.6% |
| School Capacity | 372 / 315 (118% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (1 Dec 2021): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2136th of 13,686
Nationally
203rd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
13th of 69
In Kingston upon Hull, City of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
77%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
59
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Burslem Street, Hull
Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU2 9BP
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