Clifton Primary School
Penrith, CA10 2EG · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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59th of 108 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness we can score, 121 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 3,999 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| 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, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join mountain biking and bowling clubs, participate in crafts and colouring, and access both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 76 pupils against a stated capacity of 82. 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? What specific activities are included in the mountain biking and bowling clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Clifton Primary School
Overview
Clifton Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "proud to be part of the school family" and behave very well. Leaders have revised the curriculum to be "ambitious for all pupils," resulting in secure subject knowledge and effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "respectful, friendly and take good care of one another," with leaders dealing with bullying effectively.
- Reading is a high priority; staff build phonic skills skilfully and ensure pupils read books "well matched to their phonic knowledge."
- Pupils with SEND are accurately identified early and receive support that helps them become "confident in approaching the next phase in their education."
- Teachers utilise outdoor learning opportunities, such as the ‘secret garden’, and pupils participate in a wide range of sports and cultural events.
- Governors are well informed and consider staff workload and well-being, ensuring staff feel "valued and appreciated."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, tasks do not challenge pupils enough, meaning learning "lacks depth"; leaders should ensure work develops "higher level thinking skills."
- Key stage 2 pupils make too many errors in basic spelling and punctuation because teachers do not routinely address them; leaders should ensure teachers support pupils in "correcting and editing their work."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify risks and leaders taking "appropriate and swift action" on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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