The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 224
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 11.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Bernard (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
August 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Station Road, Clifton-upon-Dunsmore, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Boughton Leigh Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Brownsover Community School
Primary · 1.6km away
Eastlands Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Abbots Farm Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Abbots Farm Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Northlands Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Rugby Free Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School?
Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School take?
Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School?
Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School is in Rugby, CV23 0BT, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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