Clifton Community School
Academy sponsor ledSecondaryAges 11–16Mixed
Middle Lane, Rotherham, S65 2SN
Headteacher · Mrs Marie Smith
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Key facts
Pupils1,146Capacity 1,250
OfstedSome aspects not as strongInspected 27 November 2024
TrustWickersley Partnership Trust
Free school meals63.6%
Ofsted
Some aspects not as strong
Ungraded inspection on 27 November 2024.
Last graded inspection, 4 December 2019:
- Overall effectivenessGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Rotherham council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in RotherhamNearby schools for the same ages
- St Bernard's Catholic High School0.9 mi
- Oakwood High School1.2 mi
- Rotherham Aspire2.0 mi
- Wingfield Academy2.1 mi
- Thrybergh Academy2.2 mi