The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 94% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
94%
+32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 96
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 10.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Head
- Mrs Paula Flindall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hardwicke, Hay-on-Wye, Clifford, Herefordshire, HR3 5HA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Clifford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Clifford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Clifford Primary School?
Clifford Primary School currently has 96 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clifford Primary School take?
Clifford Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Clifford Primary School?
Clifford Primary School is in Clifford, HR3 5HA, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Clifford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Clifford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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