North Clifton Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | CHURCH LANE NORTH CLIFTON NEWARK NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NG23 7AP |
| Phone | 01522778609 |
| Reference Number | 122662 |
North Clifton Primary, which previously received a 'Good' rating, is now identified as requiring improvement overall. While the school provides a supportive and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued, there are significant concerns regarding the quality of education across the curriculum. Despite excelling in reading, with effective phonics instruction and positive engagement from pupils, many other subjects lack clarity in planning and sequencing, which hampers students' progression and understanding. The leadership team acknowledges these issues and has begun addressing them, but further action is needed to ensure consistent high-quality education for all subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 23 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.48%
Girls: 56.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 11.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 100% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 14 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong focus on reading and phonics instruction
- Positive pupil attitudes and good behaviour
- Supportive and nurturing school environment
- Effective personal development curriculum linked to core values
- High attendance rates among pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum planning in subjects outside reading
- Lack of clarity in what pupils should learn and when
- Mixed-age classroom challenges affecting students' progress
- Insufficient revisiting of prior learning hindering knowledge retention
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Newton-on-Trent CofE Primary School
High Street, Newton-on-Trent, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2JS |
2.02 miles |
|
Dunham-on-Trent CofE Primary School
Laneham Road, Dunham-on-Trent, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0UL |
2.24 miles |
|
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Mill Lane, Normanton-on-Trent, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 6RW |
2.36 miles |
|
North Scarle Primary School
School Lane, North Scarle, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 9EY |
3.12 miles |
|
Queen Eleanor Primary School
Harby, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7EQ |
3.57 miles |
|
Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School
Church Street, Sutton-on-Trent, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 6PD |
3.57 miles |
|
Eagle Community Primary School
Scarle Lane, Eagle, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 9EJ |
4.28 miles |
|
Rampton Primary School
Retford Road, Rampton, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0JB |
4.7 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Tuxford Academy
MARNHAM ROAD, TUXFORD, NEWARK, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG22 0JH |
4.71 miles |