The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 5.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- ST JOHN'S (CE) PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST, CLIFTON
- Head
- Rebecca Townsend (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Towngate, Clifton, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 4HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodhouse Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
High Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.0km away
Hartshead Moor School
Special school · 2.1km away
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School
Primary · 2.2km away
Longroyde Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Hartshead Junior and Infant School
Primary · 2.4km away
Rastrick High School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton's Ofsted rating?
St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton?
St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton take?
St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton?
St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton is in Brighouse, HD6 4HP, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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