Clifton Primary School, Southall
Clifton Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Southall. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 18 schools in Southall with published results, and 2,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Ealing (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Clifton Primary School in detail
Clifton Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the children, parents, staff and governors, we would like to welcome you to our school. Clifton Primary School is situated in the heart of Southall in the London Borough of Ealing."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Clifton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 81% in Ealing and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 88% in reading and 94% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Clifton Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 48 families put Clifton Primary School as their first choice and 113 named it as one of their preferences, for 49 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Clifton Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Clifton Primary School are St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles); St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 75% reading, 96% maths); Wolf Fields Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 81% maths); and Havelock Primary School, Nursery & Arp (0.4 miles, Good, 65% reading, 65% maths).
Clifton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
St Anselm's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Anselm's Catholic Primary SchoolWolf Fields Primary SchoolHavelock Primary School, Nursery & Arp
Who goes there
94.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (75%), other ethnic groups (11%) and Black (10%).
Staffing
Clifton Primary School had 25 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Southall Station, about 890 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Adelaide Road, 130 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Clifton Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Clifton Primary School are Featherstone High School (0.2 miles), Villiers High School (0.8 miles), Guru Nanak Sikh Academy (1 mile) and Heston Community School (1.1 miles).
Featherstone High SchoolVilliers High SchoolGuru Nanak Sikh AcademyHeston Community School
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Clifton Primary School excels at creating a welcoming, inclusive community where every pupil has the opportunity to thrive. Teachers use high-quality training and careful assessment to build deep subject knowledge in all children, including those with additional needs. The school goes beyond academics by weaving personal development throughout the curriculum and offering numerous enrichment activities that help pupils become confident, resilient, and responsible citizens.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge cumulatively across all subjects
- Exceptional pupil behaviour and attitudes, with clear expectations consistently applied by staff
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, including swift identification and personalised help to access the full curriculum
- High-quality reading programme with well-trained staff and carefully matched books
- Strong personal development offer woven through the curriculum, developing responsible global citizens
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, drama club, yoga, ballet, educational outings, visits and workshops, well-being buddies programme, Clifton councillors, medical leaders, Desmond leaders (dog care)
Clifton Primary School is an outstanding school where pupils excel academically and behave exemplarily. Leaders and staff share a vision that puts pupils at the forefront, with high academic ambitions for all including those with SEND.
At a Glance
24.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 94% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 84% to 92% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.1
Avg class size
24.6
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Clifton Primary School.
- Southall Kumon Study Centre460m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Clifton Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Ealing. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Tuesday 27 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Clifton Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Clifton Primary School is in Ealing; for families living there:
Apply to Ealing for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 87
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 15
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 87 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 15 serious and 71 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
19 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Ealing is 61 (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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
376 pupils
416 places
40 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Southall
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Southall
Across Ealing council
Places available
4,155
Applications
3,394
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Ealing council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
65
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
18.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
417
Total Pupils
212
Boys
205
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
16.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£62,044
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,801
Per pupil
£2851k
Total funding
£189k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
12.2%
Persistent absence
353
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Clifton Primary School
What are SATs results like at Clifton Primary School?
Of the pupils at Clifton Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Clifton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Clifton Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2014 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Clifton Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Clifton Primary School is oversubscribed, Ealing allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Clifton Primary School?
Clifton Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 416 places.
How big are the classes at Clifton Primary School?
Classes at Clifton Primary School average 24.1 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Clifton Primary School?
Clifton Primary School has around 417 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Clifton Primary School?
5% of sessions were missed at Clifton Primary School in 2024/25. 12.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Clifton Primary School?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming Clifton 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.
Does Clifton Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Clifton Primary School: Southall Kumon Study Centre (460m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Clifton Primary School's term dates?
Clifton Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Ealing. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Tuesday 27 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Clifton Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 87 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 15 serious and 71 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 19 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Ealing is 61 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Clifton Primary School?
Clifton Primary School is at Clifton Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB2 5QP.
Sources: Ealing term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)