John Clifford Primary School
About John Clifford Primary School
John Clifford Primary School in Broxtowe is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, and it is running very close to full capacity with 387 pupils against a school capacity of 390. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 26.1%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and suggests a catchment with above-average levels of disadvantage. Demand for places is extremely strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 114 applications for just 28 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.07. All 28 offers went to first-preference applicants, meaning that securing a place here is highly competitive and that local families clearly rank it as their top choice. The school does not have a religious character, so admissions are handled by the local authority on a standard catchment basis, and the nursery provision means children can join from age 3.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 62 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, 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
5 Nov 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 10 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
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
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:55
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: johnclifford.school. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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