Clifton Primary School
Manchester, M27 6PF · Salford · primary school
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58th of 69 primary schools in Salford we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.9/10 against 1,624 of them, against 1.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| 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.
Clifton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 271 pupils against a stated capacity of 345. 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 to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are being taken to improve attainment following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Clifton Primary School
Overview
Clifton Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending a "caring, friendly" environment. Leaders have designed a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that helps most pupils achieve well, with particular success in reading and behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported, knowing staff will "listen and support them if they have any worries."
- The curriculum is "carefully organised" in most subjects, allowing pupils to "build logically on what they know already."
- Leaders have "strengthened the reading curriculum" by prioritising phonics, helping pupils read "more accurately and confidently."
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they "do not miss out on their curriculum learning."
- Pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour, treating others with respect and engaging positively in learning.
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of subjects," leaders are less clear about the "building blocks of knowledge," which hinders teachers in designing learning and makes it harder for pupils to link new knowledge to earlier learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to be "vigilant to potential signs of harm" and leaders taking action "swiftly" when concerns are reported.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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