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St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton

Towngate, Clifton, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 4HP, Calderdale


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.6 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
196
Capacity
210
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 79% of pupils achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 15% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 83% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, only 14% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more able learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 25 February 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.79%Top 15% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.14%Top 20% UK
Parent View (60 responses)
4.0
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
92%
School keeps me informed
90%
My child makes good progress
85%
Behaviour is good
85%
I'd recommend this school
83%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
20% disagree
Progress is communicated
78%
School supports development
75%
School has high expectations
75%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.2%
Asian Indian3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other2.0%
White Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.70139, -1.75655 · HD6 4HP

School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137545
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton rated by Ofsted?

St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.

Is St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton a good school?

St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton scores 84.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton?

Based on 60 Ofsted Parent View responses, St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.

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