FavSchools
Map

Clifton Community School

Secondary

Clifton Community School

Middle Lane, Rotherham, S65 2SN

A Good-rated secondary school in Rotherham.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,112
Ages
11-16
FSM
61.4%
Attainment 8
29.4
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2019

Most parents compare a few schools before deciding. Put this school side by side with nearby alternatives — Ofsted, results, intake and location in one view.

Open compare tool

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
29.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
4.8%
Basics 9-5
18.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
57.4%
EBacc APS
2.56
EBacc 9-5
4.8%
EBacc 9-4
11.7%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Area

Explore the neighbourhood around the school

Data shown for guidance only · confirm details with the school before applying

About Clifton Community School

Clifton Community School is a secondary school in Rotherham, Rotherham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 34 responses), 44% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 29.4. The school has around 1,112 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Explore on mapLeague tablesCompare schools

Location: Middle Lane, Rotherham, S65 2SN | More schools in Rotherham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Clifton Community School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Some aspects not as strong
  2. Dec 2019 — Good
  3. Sept 2014 — Inadequate (predecessor: Clifton Community School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Clifton Community School

Other open schools within about 5 km, with the same phase shown first where possible.

Frequently asked questions about Clifton Community School

What is Clifton Community School's Ofsted rating?
Clifton Community School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about Clifton Community School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 34 responses): 44% of parents would recommend Clifton Community School.
What are Clifton Community School's latest exam results?
Clifton Community School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 29.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Clifton Community School located?
Clifton Community School is a secondary school in Rotherham, Rotherham (S65 2SN).
How many pupils attend Clifton Community School?
Clifton Community School has around 1,112 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Clifton Community School with other schools?
View Clifton Community School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Rotherham.