Clifton Green Primary School, based in York, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Clifton Green Primary School currently has around 397 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 31.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.3%).

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: Kingsway North, York, YO30 6JA
Website: http://www.cliftongreenprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01904936948
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: York
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Paul Prest
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 121283

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 17/05/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 450
Number of Pupils: 397
Number of Boys: 203
Number of Girls: 194

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 27.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British73.30%291
Other White8.60%34
Other Asian4.30%17
African2.50%10
Other Mixed2.30%9
White and Asian1.80%7
Indian1.80%7
Unclassified1.30%5
Other (any other ethnic group)1.00%4
Pakistani1.00%4
White and Black African0.80%3
Bangladeshi0.80%3
White and Black Caribbean0.30%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.30%1
Other Black0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%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: Well Below Average (-4.2)
Writing: Well Below Average (-3.1)
Maths: Below Average (-1.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
31%
Town average
63%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
98.0
Town average
105.7
Local authority average
104.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
98.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
103.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Paul's Nursery School
Kingsway North , YO30 6JA
3out of 4 49 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Clifton Green Primary School
Kingsway North , Clifton YO30 6JA
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Shipton Street Infant School
Shipton Street , YO30 7AU
- not rated 376 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Burton Green Primary School
Burton Green , Clifton YO30 6JE
- not rated 775 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Burton Green Primary School
Burton Green , Clifton YO30 6JE
3out of 4 775 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Clifton with Rawcliffe Federation: Junior School
Rawcliffe Lane , Clifton Without YO30 6NS
- not rated 868 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Queen Anne School
Queen Anne Road , YO30 7WA
- not rated 819 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Vale of York Academy
Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS
- not rated 833 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Vale of York Academy
Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS
3out of 4 833 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
All Saints Catholic School York
Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ
4out of 4 2,394 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
All Saints RC School
Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ
- not rated 2,394 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Clifton Preparatory School
13 the Avenue , Clifton YO30 6AS
- not rated 517 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Boothan Junior School
Rawcliffe Lane , YO30 6NP
- not rated 591 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Peter's School 2-18
Clifton , YO30 6AB
- not rated 603 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bootham School
51 Bootham , YO30 7BU
- not rated 889 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Field Hospital School
31 Shipton Road , Clifton Without YO30 5RE
- not rated 986 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.