Clifford Primary School, Clifford
Clifford Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Clifford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 72 schools in Herefordshire, County of with published results, and 247th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 147% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Herefordshire, County of (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Clifford Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 94% of Year 6 pupils at Clifford Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Herefordshire, County of; and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 93% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Clifford Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Clifford Primary School as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Clifford Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Clifford Primary School are Hay-On-Wye C.P. School (2.8 miles); Clyro C.I.W. School (3.8 miles); Eardisley CofE Primary School (4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 79% maths); and Almeley Primary School (6.1 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 67% maths).
Clifford Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Hay-On-Wye C.P. SchoolClyro C.I.W. SchoolEardisley CofE Primary SchoolAlmeley Primary School
Who goes there
6.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 15 pupils (14.9%) received SEN support and 1 (1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Clifford Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Clifford Primary School.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Herefordshire, County of (4).
Suspensions and exclusions
Clifford Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from October 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2012 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
6.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 86% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 86% to 100% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Clifford Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Clifford Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Clifford Primary School is in Herefordshire, County of; for families living there:
- Herefordshire, County of's school travel policy: School transport policy
- How to apply: Apply for school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Herefordshire, County of is 2 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Clifford Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
147%
Over capacity
103 pupils
70 places
33 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Clifford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Clifford
Across Herefordshire, County of council
Places available
2,131
Applications
1,553
Got 1st preference
96.3%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Herefordshire, County of council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
15.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
101
Total Pupils
60
Boys
41
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
12.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,953
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,181
Per pupil
£654k
Total funding
£12k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
9.7%
Persistent absence
93
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Clifford Primary School
What are SATs results like at Clifford Primary School?
Of the pupils at Clifford Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 94% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Clifford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Clifford Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Clifford Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Clifford Primary School is oversubscribed, Herefordshire, County of allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Clifford Primary School?
Clifford Primary School was full in 2025, at 147% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Clifford Primary School?
Classes at Clifford Primary School average 25.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Clifford Primary School?
Clifford Primary School has around 101 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Clifford Primary School?
4.9% of sessions were missed at Clifford Primary School in 2024/25. 9.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Clifford Primary School?
Apply through Herefordshire, County of's coordinated admissions process, naming Clifford Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Clifford Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Herefordshire, County of is 2 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Clifford Primary School?
Clifford Primary School is at Hardwicke, Hay-on-Wye, Clifford, Herefordshire, HR3 5HA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)