Clifton Primary School
80%
Capacity
275
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Clifton Primary School
Clifton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Salford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 275 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 345 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Clifton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michael Connolly, it falls under Salford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3285th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 65 in Salford.
Clifton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 43 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
Clifton Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 4 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Clifton Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Rounders, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Science Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Salford, Clifton Primary School is one of the options available in the North West 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 | Wroe Street, Swinton, Manchester, Salford, M27 6PF |
| Headteacher | Michael Connolly |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Number of Pupils | 275 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.4% |
| School Capacity | 275 / 345 (80% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 30 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3285th of 13,686
Nationally
467th of 2,065
In North West
13th of 65
In Salford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
73%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
53
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wroe Street, Swinton, Manchester
Salford, M27 6PF
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