North Clifton Primary School, Newark
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
North Clifton Primary School excels at creating a welcoming community where every child feels valued and known as an individual. Staff demonstrate exceptional care for pupils' wellbeing while maintaining high expectations for their learning and behaviour. The school provides a rich, ambitious curriculum with particular strengths in supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs to achieve alongside their peers.
Key Strengths
- Excellent attendance and behaviour with pupils enjoying a kind and caring environment - attendance consistently above national average
- Highly aspirational approach to supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, ensuring they access the full curriculum
- Strong leadership and governance with strategic school development and high staff morale
- Exceptional personal development programme helping pupils understand British values and develop life skills
- Pupils have positive relationships with staff based on trust and mutual respect, with low bullying concerns
Areas for Improvement
- Fewer pupils reaching higher standards in reading, writing and mathematics statutory tests compared to national outcomes
- Inconsistent expectations of handwriting standards - staff do not always insist on accurate letter formation or address errors
- In some foundation subject lessons, focus is on completing tasks rather than on key learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, arts council, school ranger programme with wildlife camera, outdoor exploration and investigation, fruit and vegetable growing, extensive range of trips and clubs, local community engagement including church visits, coffee mornings and summer barbeque, visits from engineers and scientists
North Clifton Primary School is a tight-knit community where pupils are at the heart of every decision and feel they belong. The school has made significant improvements since the previous inspection, with strong standards across attendance, behaviour, inclusion, leadership and personal development.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
11.5
Avg class size
2
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
36%
Available places
20 pupils
56 capacity
36 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Newark
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newark
Admissions Demand - Nottinghamshire
Places available
10,563
Applications
7,998
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Nottinghamshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(110)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
2.82469%
Overall absence
5.26316%
Persistent absence
19
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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