Clifford Primary School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Hardwicke
Hay-on-Wye
Clifford
Herefordshire
HR3 5HA
Phone 01497831202
Reference Number 116668

Clifford Primary School is a good school that fosters a happy and friendly environment, where positive relationships among pupils, staff, and families are evident. The school is described as having a family-like atmosphere, contributing to a sense of safety and belonging for the students. Leaders are focused on providing quality education and support for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that they achieve well. The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and promotes pupil engagement through initiatives like 'Pupil Parliament'. However, there are areas needing improvement. While the curriculum is thoughtfully sequenced, there are inconsistencies in teachers' assessments and phonics teaching. These gaps can lead to some pupils struggling with reading because they are not receiving the appropriate support. Additionally, opportunities to explore cultural and religious diversity are limited, affecting pupils' knowledge of modern Britain.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 96
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 46.88%
Girls: 53.13%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 10.4%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 24
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 20
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 28

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 8 6 14
2 7 6 13
3 8 4 12
4 6 6 12
5 7 8 15
6 5 12 17

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 93.8%
White, Other 3.1%
White & Black (Caribbean) 2.1%
White & Asian 1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 28 Feb 2023
Date Report
28 Feb 2023 School inspection
22 Feb 2017 Short inspection
10 Oct 2012 Full inspection:
12 Oct 2009 Full inspection:
20 Mar 2007 Full inspection:
04 Feb 2003 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Positive relationships create a caring and safe school environment.
  • Leaders are committed to supporting all pupils, including those with SEND.
  • Pupils contribute to school life through initiatives like 'Pupil Parliament'.
  • Extra-curricular activities are diverse and inclusive.
  • Phonics is introduced early in reception classes.
  • Staff provide effective support for pupils needing additional phonics lessons.

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistency in the teaching of phonics and assessment practices.
  • Some pupils do not receive the correct support strategies for reading.
  • Limited opportunities for pupils to understand cultural and religious diversity.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 94%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Average Scaled Score

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Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 111
Maths 108

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 3.6
Writing 2.9
Maths 2

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 5 0
Third Preference 2 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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