Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School
York, YO30 5TA · York · primary school
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4th of 47 primary schools in York we can score, 50 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 — 8.3/10 against 4,263 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 62% | 5.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, tennis, cricket, rugby, and swimming, attend Forest School trips, and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 622 pupils against a stated capacity of 656. 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 who do not reach the expected standard in their core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Forest School trips? How does the after-school club operate on days with scheduled sports fixtures?
What Ofsted said about Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School
Overview
Pupils thrive in a "calm and supportive environment" where they meet high expectations for behaviour and achievement. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with pupils displaying "exemplary" behaviour and a "strong ethos of respect."
Strengths
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with pupils being "highly attentive and engaged" in lessons.
- Early years provision is outstanding, providing "extremely strong foundations" for future learning.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," particularly in mathematics where pupils acquire "fluent and efficient written methods."
- Reading is a high priority, with "highly effective phonics lessons" ensuring struggling pupils are quickly supported.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same ambitious curriculum with "considered adaptations."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure that "misconceptions in pupils’ knowledge are not consistently identified and addressed," preventing gaps from persisting.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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