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Clifton Community School

Rotherham, United Kingdom
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About Clifton Community School

Clifton Community School is a secondary academy located on Middle Lane in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, serving students aged 11 to 16. The school has a mixed-gender student body and is part of the Wickersley Partnership Trust, which supports collaboration and shared resources among local schools. Clifton Community School has a long history, originally beginning as Rotherham Girls' High School in 1906 before transitioning to its current form in 1973. The school prides itself on being a comprehensive institution, catering to a wide range of abilities and backgrounds, and emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development. Its curriculum is designed to be challenging and diverse, with a strong focus on pastoral care and extracurricular opportunities. The school has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, with particular strengths in quality of education and leadership, while continuing to improve in areas such as student behavior and attitudes.

Key Facts

Founded 1973
Students 1,100
Head/Principal Anna Leng

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data โ€ข 34 responses โ€ข 3.1% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

52.9% positive 47.1% negative

My child feels safe at this school

50% positive 50% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

50% positive 47.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

55.9% positive 29.4% negative

My child does well at this school

64.7% positive 29.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 34 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information โ€ข 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
65.4
Teachers (FTE)

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

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data โ€ข 2023-2024

35.0
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.44
Progress 8
Below average
25.1%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
44.0%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

63.9% entered EBacc
15.7% achieved EBacc
191 pupils in cohort

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

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