Cliftonville Primary School
Margate, CT9 3LY · Kent · primary school
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310th of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.9/10 against 1,139 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cliftonville Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs for table tennis, sewing, movie and animation, library, story, iPad, knitting, and reading. Sports include athletics, football, and netball, while arts features a Shakespeare club and School orchestra. Trips cover a Y6 residential, Leeds Castle, Howletts Animal Park, Wingham Wildlife Park, the Royal Albert Hall, and the Dover Roman Festival. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 845 pupils against a stated capacity of 862. 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 bridge the gap between the 44.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? How does the school manage the transition for Year 6 pupils preparing for
What Ofsted said about Cliftonville Primary School
Overview
Cliftonville Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for behaviour, personal development, and early years provision. The report highlights a “lovely community atmosphere” where pupils thrive due to strong relationships and robust pastoral support. While the curriculum is carefully designed and staff demonstrate expert subject knowledge, the school is currently working to embed strategies to improve achievement in reading and mathematics following below-expectation national test results in 2023.
Strengths
- Pupils display “Outstanding” behaviour and attitudes, treating staff and peers with respect while actively participating in school life.
- The early years provision is “Outstanding,” with exceptionally strong foundations laid in Nursery and Reception that prepare children well for Key Stage 1.
- Staff possess “expert subject knowledge” and place a sharp focus on developing vocabulary, helping pupils use precise subject-specific terminology.
- Personal development is “Outstanding,” with the school actively celebrating its multicultural nature and providing tailored support for pupils with additional needs through initiatives like ‘the hive’.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff forging strong relationships with families through the well-being hub known as ‘the house’.
Areas to improve
- The school needs to continue embedding initiatives to improve pupils’ achievement in reading and mathematics, as the full impact of current strategies is not yet evident.
- Planned activities connected to intended learning are not “consistently strong across all lessons,” requiring greater consistency in deliberate practice and skill reinforcement.
Safeguarding
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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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