The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 397
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 31.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- York
- Head
- Mr Paul Prest (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Kingsway North, Clifton, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 6JA
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Clifton Green Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Clifton Green Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Clifton Green Primary School?
Clifton Green Primary School currently has 397 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clifton Green Primary School take?
Clifton Green Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Clifton Green Primary School?
Clifton Green Primary School is in York, YO30 6JA, in the York local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Clifton Green Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Clifton Green Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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