The Clifton Centre is a not applicable school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 14 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit 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.
The Clifton Centre currently has around 103 pupils on roll, which is about 229% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 75.7% boys and 24.3% girls. Around 69.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.6%).
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.
| Address: | 117 Silverdale, Manchester, M27 8GW |
| Website: | https://www.thecliftoncentre.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01619211300 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Salford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Julie Owen |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 135504 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/11/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 14 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 45 |
| Number of Pupils: | 103 |
| Number of Boys: | 78 |
| Number of Girls: | 25 |
| White British | 81.60% | 84 |
| Other Mixed | 4.90% | 5 |
| Other White | 3.90% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 1 |
| African | 1.00% | 1 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 1 |
| Irish | 1.00% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.00% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Bank Nursery School Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 1HD | - not rated | 957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene Community Nursery Centre Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 4HD | - not rated | 964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lakes Nursery School Worsley Road , Swinton M27 5WW | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverdale Community Primary School Silverdale , Clifton M27 8QP | - not rated | 224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's RC Primary School Queensway , Clifton M27 8QE | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School 380 Bolton Road , Pendlebury M27 8UX | - not rated | 768 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School 380 Bolton Road , Pendlebury M27 8UX | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Milner Street , Swinton M27 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendlebury High School Sefton Road , Pendlebury M27 2DU | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swinton High School Sefton Road , M27 6JU | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Swinton Sefton Road , Pendlebury M27 6JU | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP | 3out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside High School East Lancashire Road , Swinton M27 0BH | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 2,913 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,109 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clifton Centre 117 Silverdale , M27 8GW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clifton Centre Silverdale , Swinton M27 8GW | - not rated | 5 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford Home Tuition Services The Clifton Centre, 117 Silverdale , M27 8GW | - not rated | 5 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Broadwalk PRU The Green , M27 8QL | - not rated | 335 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Manchester Children Hospital School Hospital Road , Pendlebury M27 4HA | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.