Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School
94%
Capacity
617
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School
Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the York community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 617 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 656 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Fielding, it falls under York local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% 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 2761st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 47 in York.
Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 113 applications for 78 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 77 were first-preference applications.
Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 95% recommending the school (118 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Gymnastics, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Film Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in York, Clifton With Rawcliffe 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 | Eastholme Drive, Clifton With Rawcliffe School, York, York, YO30 5TA |
| Headteacher | Claire Fielding |
| Local Authority | York |
| Number of Pupils | 617 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.8% |
| School Capacity | 617 / 656 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Dec 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2761st of 13,686
Nationally
264th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
7th of 47
In York
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
118 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed78
113
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
77 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Eastholme Drive, Clifton With Rawcliffe School, York
York, YO30 5TA
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