The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 4 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 11 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 5 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 23
- Capacity
- 41%
- FSM
- 4.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Head
- Mrs Ilona Sanderson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Lane, North Clifton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7AP
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is North Clifton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
North Clifton Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend North Clifton Primary School?
North Clifton Primary School currently has 23 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Clifton Primary School take?
North Clifton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is North Clifton Primary School?
North Clifton Primary School is in Newark, NG23 7AP, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does North Clifton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, North Clifton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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