Clifton Primary School

About Clifton Primary School

Clifton Primary School is a mixed, state primary in Ealing, London, serving children aged 3 to 11. With 425 pupils on roll against a capacity of 472, the school is not at full capacity, yet demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 116 applications for 55 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.11 applicants per place. Of those, 52 were first-preference offers, suggesting a solid local reputation. The school’s intake reflects a diverse community, with 34.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals — notably higher than the national primary average of around 23%, placing Clifton well above the typical level of disadvantage. This context matters when interpreting the school’s strong academic outcomes, as it achieves these results with a pupil body that faces above-average economic challenges. The school is non-religious, with no formal religious character, and is led by headteacher Mrs Lori Greenglass.

Academically, Clifton Primary is a standout performer in Ealing. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, the school was rated Outstanding across every category: overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This is a significant upgrade from its previous Good rating in 2014. At Key Stage 2 in 2023/24, 78% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — well above the Ealing local authority average of 71%. In maths, 94% met the expected standard and 29% achieved the higher standard, while in reading, 88% met the expected standard and 25% reached the higher tier. Average scaled scores were 107 in maths and 105 in reading. Nationally, the school ranks in the top 15% of all primaries for the combined RWM expected measure, and sits 19th out of 65 primaries in Ealing, placing it in the top 30% of the borough.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including playing fields, an ICT suite, a forest school, a sensory room, art studios, an outdoor playground, and a chapel. Sports provision covers tennis, gymnastics, football, athletics, cricket, cross country, and netball, while clubs include art, eco club, coding, and book club. For pupils with additional needs, the school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties (dyslexia), social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and hearing impairment. There is also nursery provision for younger children. Given its strong academic record, above-average FSM intake, and oversubscribed status, Clifton Primary is likely to suit families who value inclusive, high-performing state education in a diverse community. Parents should be aware that securing a place is competitive, with more than two applications for every spot, and that the school’s nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is Featherstone Primary and Nursery School, 0.9 km away.

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