The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 66 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 897
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 57.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Hemming (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Brunswick Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 8NX
Town setting
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Green Oak Academy
Independent · 591m away
Birmingham Rathbone School of LE
Independent · 738m away
Ark Tindal Primary Academy
Primary · 765m away
Park Hill Primary School
Primary · 928m away
St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School
Primary · 995m away
Arden Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Clifton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Clifton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Clifton Primary School?
Clifton Primary School currently has 897 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clifton Primary School take?
Clifton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Clifton Primary School?
Clifton Primary School is in Birmingham, B12 8NX, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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