Clifford Primary School
Clifford, HR3 5HA · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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26th of 72 primary schools in Herefordshire, County of we can score, 78 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,288 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9/10 among them, against 6.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 94.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clifford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 94.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 101 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes in the similar-intake comparison group?
What Ofsted said about Clifford Primary School
Overview
Clifford Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy, friendly school" with a strong "family atmosphere" where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders have designed a carefully sequenced curriculum that helps pupils build on prior learning, and staff are supported to manage their workload effectively. However, inconsistencies in phonics teaching and assessment practices hinder some pupils' progress, while limited exposure to cultural diversity restricts their broader understanding of modern Britain.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "caring school" environment where they "feel safe" and behave politely, with older pupils acting as positive role models.
- The curriculum is well-sequenced, allowing pupils to build knowledge effectively, particularly in subjects like geography and mathematics.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring teachers read to pupils daily and providing extra phonics support for those falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are quickly identified and receive skilled support, enabling them to "achieve well".
- Staff appreciate leadership support for their well-being and manageable workloads.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure consistent phonics teaching and that pupils read books matched to their phonic knowledge to improve reading outcomes.
- Teachers should use assessment consistently to identify and address gaps in pupils’ learning across the curriculum.
- The curriculum needs explicit opportunities to deepen pupils’ knowledge of cultural and religious diversity in modern Britain.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify risks, concerns recorded and acted upon quickly, and pupils taught how to keep themselves safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 94% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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