Is Clifton Community School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 4 December 2019. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 13th of 16 secondary schools in Rotherham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Clifton Community School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Clifton Community School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 37 (England: 46.2). 31.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Clifton Community School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Clifton Community School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Clifton Community School

Middle Lane, Rotherham, S65 2SN

Local ranking13th of 16 secondary schools in Rotherham

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1250

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 4 December 2019. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 37.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 31.9% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 47.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 210

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 72.0%
Continued in education: 66.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 21.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1112
Boys: 563 (49%)
Girls: 583 (51%)
Capacity: 1250 (92% full)
SEND: 27.2%
FSM Eligible: 62.3%
EAL: 48.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.3%
SEN Support: 23.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 60.7
Budget per Pupil: £8,761/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 12.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 37.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 33.7%
Asian Pakistani: 18.3%
Gypsy/Roma: 14.7%
White Other: 9.4%
Black African: 8.2%
Other: 5.7%
Asian Other: 2.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.4%

33.7%

White British

18.3%

Asian Pakistani

14.7%

Gypsy/Roma

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01709515005

info@cliftonschool.org

Middle Lane

Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 143545
UKPRN: 10061947
Establishment No.: 4005
Trust: WICKERSLEY PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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