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Clifton Community School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Anna Leng

corporate_fareWICKERSLEY PARTNERSHIP TRUST

location_onRotherham, S65 2SN

phone 1709515005

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,027

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Attainment 8

29.4

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GCSE Rank

#14 in Rotherham

#3,186 of 3,216 nationally

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Clifton Community School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Rotherham, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Clifton Community School is an academy sponsor led in Rotherham, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of WICKERSLEY PARTNERSHIP TRUST. The school has approximately 1,112 pupils on roll, of whom 62% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 29.4, placing the school #14 in Rotherham and #3,186 of 3,216 nationally. 18.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 3.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. There are 3 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 6 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 11.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

29.4

Grade 5+ E&M

18.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)3.5%

Entering EBacc57.40%

EBacc APS2.56

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63.90%

EBacc APS3.1

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS2.88

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS2.74

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4%

EBacc APS2.67

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

72%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)66%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)21%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

75%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)67%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)22%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

81%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)69%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

80%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)17%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

26 November 2024

Inspection Report

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04 December 2019

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-12-04

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2014-09-09

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2012-09-18

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

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Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

10.8%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.0%(67 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,112 pupils. During this period, there were 120 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.8%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,112	120	10.8%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,104	125	11.3%	7.8%	4
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,097	150	13.7%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,084	116	10.7%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,087	106	9.8%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,030	150	14.6%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,027	151	14.7%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,009	256	25.4%	5.9%	8
2021/22 (Summer term)	942	189	20.1%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	949	216	22.8%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	936	71	7.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	877	38	4.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	875	8	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	859	38	4.4%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	812	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	812	34	4.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	803	79	9.8%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	770	43	5.6%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	776	185	23.8%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	786	228	29.0%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	782	98	12.5%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	793	108	13.6%	3.0%	3
2017/18 (Autumn term)	0	52	-	3.7%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 93 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 62 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 51 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 23 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 14 pupils

Hearing Impairment 12 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

52.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

49.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree20%

agree29%

disagree23%

strongly disagree26%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree34%

agree37%

disagree26%

strongly disagree3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree17%

agree14%

disagree17%

strongly disagree31%

don't know3%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes51%

no49%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree22%

agree22%

disagree22%

strongly disagree28%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree34%

agree23%

disagree20%

strongly disagree11%

don't know11%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree34%

agree31%

disagree11%

strongly disagree20%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree31%

agree34%

disagree14%

strongly disagree17%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree34%

agree43%

disagree11%

strongly disagree11%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree43%

strongly disagree14%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree20%

agree31%

disagree20%

strongly disagree23%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes43%

no57%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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