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Clifton Community School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Clifton Community School
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Clifton Community School
- Secondary
- Rotherham S65 2SN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils at this school make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is continuing to improve rapidly but requires further improvement.
Qualifications and Training: Headteacher endeavours to always appoint subject specialists.
Current Educational Practices: Non-specialists are well supported to develop their subject knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers have good subject knowledge; some pupils find work too easy.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils value the experiences and opportunities available to them.
Communication: Parents say the school communicates effectively on various issues.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very positive about the leadership team and the headteacher.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: When bullying happens, leaders listen and sort it out quickly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are improving the curriculum, offering more GCSE subjects.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and confident that staff will help them.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is effective with regular training and meticulous records.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils have access to a huge range of quality activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The well-planned PSHE programme ensures pupils also learn about life skills.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Quality curriculum supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Subjects Offered: Leaders plan to increase the number of students studying EBacc qualifications.
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About Us
Clifton Community School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1084 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | - | 14.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 28% | 98% | 46% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 27.18% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 41.73% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 19.41% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 6.23% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 9.73% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.88 | 2.59 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 83% | 86.35% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 174 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 76.12% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 29.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 20.47% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 26% | 16.82% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.76% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 5.47% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 31.38% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 47.86% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 13.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 6.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 9.1% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.74 | 2.79 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 81% | 85.47% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 135 | 169 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 69% | 78.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 33.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 20.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 16.71% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.35% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 4.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% | 29.76% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 46.53% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 4% | 22.76% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 8.35% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 13.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.67 | 2.93 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 153 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.43% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.57% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 16.93% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 21.64% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.93% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.07% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.5% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.13% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 15.69% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 10.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.84 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 79.77% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 177 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 70.46% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.15% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 24.31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 14.62% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.54% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.85% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Clifton Community School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1