The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 29.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
29.4
14.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
18%
23.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
72%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
66%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
21%
Based on 151 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 97 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,112
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 61.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- WICKERSLEY PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Marie Smith
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Middle Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2SN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Clifton Community School a selective school?
No. Clifton Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Clifton Community School's Ofsted rating?
Clifton Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Clifton Community School?
Clifton Community School currently has 1,112 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clifton Community School take?
Clifton Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Clifton Community School?
Clifton Community School is in Rotherham, S65 2SN, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Clifton Community School have a sixth form?
No, Clifton Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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