Clifton Primary School

About Clifton Primary School

Clifton Primary School is a vibrant and exciting school in Balsall Heath, Birmingham. We hope you enjoy our website and that you will find lots of useful and interesting information easily.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Dr Sarah Allen and Mrs Nicola Hemming

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 14 responses • 1.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

100% positive

My child feels safe at this school

100% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

92.8% positive 7.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

100% positive

My child does well at this school

100% positive

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 14 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

40.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

56.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful school for our daughter!"

We've only been at Clifton Primary for a year but we've seen such a huge improvement in our daughter's confidence and learning. The staff are always so friendly and helpful, and the facilities are excellent. We're so grateful to have found a school that shares our values.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David H

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent education and care"

We moved our children from Clifton Primary to a different school in the area but they still had such fond memories of their time there. The teachers were always approachable and the school's commitment to diversity and inclusion was really impressive. We would definitely recommend Clifton Primary to any family in the area.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rebecca A

Parent Mar 20, 2022

4.0

"Good school, some areas for improvement"

We've been at Clifton Primary for a few years and overall we're happy with the education and care our daughter receives. However, we've found the communication between teachers and parents to be a bit inconsistent at times. The school's emphasis on STEM subjects is great and the facilities are well-maintained.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie T

Parent Jan 5, 2022

5.0

"Nursery is amazing!"

We're so impressed with the nursery at Clifton Primary - the teachers are wonderful and the activities they provide are always engaging and fun. Our little one is thriving and we couldn't be happier with the care they receive.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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