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Clifton Community School
Middle Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2SN, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.4 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,112
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school serves over 1,100 pupils and boasts a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 1% nationally. However, only 38% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. Parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 44% recommending the school, which may be a consideration for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 4 December 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 29.4 | Bottom 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 38% | Bottom 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 18% | Bottom 3% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 57% | Bottom 26% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
Parent View (34 responses)
★★★★★2.8
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Good range of subjects
82%
School keeps me informed
68%
Progress is communicated
68%
My child makes good progress
65%
School has high expectations
56%
My child is happy
53%
School supports development
53%
My child feels safe
50%
Behaviour is good
50%
I'd recommend this school
44%
School responds to concerns
32%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British32.3%
Asian Pakistani17.5%
Gypsy/Roma14.1%
White Other9.0%
Black African7.8%
Other5.5%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.43260, -1.33942 · S65 2SN
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143545
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Clifton Community School rated by Ofsted?
Clifton Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 December 2019.
Is Clifton Community School a good school?
Clifton Community School scores 3.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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 Clifton Community School?
Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, Clifton Community School receives a satisfaction score of 56% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Clifton Community School in GCSEs?
Clifton Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 29.4. 38% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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