The Clifton Centre has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It merged with another school. The school at this address is now Silverdale.
The Clifton Centre, Manchester
The Clifton Centre is a pru school for pupils aged 14 to 16 in Manchester. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
The Clifton Centre in detail
Where pupils go next
Of the 46 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 26% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 26% to a further education college, 9% to an apprenticeship and 7% into work.
Who goes there
68.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Mixed (14%).
In 2026, 88 pupils (94.6%) received SEN support and 3 (3.2%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Clifton (Manchester) Rail Station, about 700 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wilson Avenue (opposite), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Clifton Centre stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2014, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
68.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Keep up with The Clifton Centre
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The Clifton Centre from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The Clifton Centre is in Salford; for families living there:
- Salford's school travel policy: Salford home to school transport policy 2026 (Adobe PDF format, 156kb)
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
207%
Over capacity
93 pupils
45 places
48 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Salford council
Places available
2,774
Applications
2,789
Got 1st preference
85.9%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All secondary applications across Salford council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
88
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
97.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
93
Total Pupils
64
Boys
29
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
5.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,650
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about The Clifton Centre
What is The Clifton Centre's Ofsted rating?
The Clifton Centre's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for The Clifton Centre?
No fixed boundary. When The Clifton Centre is oversubscribed, Salford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to The Clifton Centre?
The Clifton Centre has around 93 pupils on roll. 69% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to The Clifton Centre?
Apply through Salford's coordinated admissions process, naming The Clifton Centre on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Where is The Clifton Centre?
The Clifton Centre is at 117 Silverdale, Manchester, M27 8GW.