Clifford Bridge Academy, based in Coventry, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Clifford Bridge Academy currently has around 449 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.3% boys and 49.7% girls. Around 9.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (51.9%). indian pupils make up about 15.6%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Coombe Park Road, Coventry, CV3 2PD
Website: www.cliffordbridgeacademy.org
Telephone: 02476451720
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Coventry
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Madaleine Turner
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 142245

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 449
Number of Boys: 226
Number of Girls: 223

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British51.90%233
Indian15.60%70
African8.20%37
Other White3.80%17
White and Asian3.60%16
White and Black Caribbean2.70%12
Other Asian2.40%11
Pakistani2.00%9
Other (any other ethnic group)2.00%9
Other Black1.80%8
Chinese1.80%8
Other Mixed1.60%7
Unclassified1.30%6
White and Black African0.90%4
Bangladeshi0.20%1
Caribbean0.20%1
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Below Average (-2.5)
Writing: Below Average (-1.7)
Maths: Below Average (-2.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
61%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
54%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
14%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
103.9
Local authority average
103.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
103.6
Local authority average
103.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Clifford Bridge Academy
Coombe Park Road , Binley CV3 2PD
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Clifford Bridge Primary School
Coombe Park Road , Binley CV3 2PD
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Harry Rose Road , CV2 5AT
3out of 4 796 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Harry Rose Road , CV2 5AT
- not rated 796 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Richard Lee Primary School
The Drive , Wyken CV2 5FU
2out of 4 1,138 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Binley Woods Middle School
Coombe Drive , Binley Woods CV3 2QU
- not rated 3,206 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Caludon Castle School
Axholme Road , Wyken CV2 5BD
3out of 4 1,033 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Caludon Castle School
Axholme Road , Wyken CV2 5BD
- not rated 1,033 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ernesford Grange Community Academy
Princethorpe Way , CV3 2QD
3out of 4 1,973 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ernesford Grange Community School
Princethorpe Way , CV3 2QD
- not rated 1,973 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Stoke Park School
Dane Road , CV2 4JW
3out of 4 2,479 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Seva School
Link House , Eden Road CV2 2TB
3out of 4 3,109 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Coventry Alternative Provision Academy
Axholme Road , Wyken CV2 5BD
2out of 4 903 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Coventry Secure Unit
Stoke House , Lloyd Crescent CV2 5NY
- not rated 992 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Coventry Extended Learning Centre
Axholme Road , CV2 5BD
- not rated 1,118 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Coventry Hospital School and Home Tuition Service
Ward 5 , Walsgrove Hospital CV2 2DX
- not rated 1,592 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Riverbank School
Princethorpe Way , CV3 2QD
4out of 4 2,093 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.