Clifford Primary School
Hardwicke, Hay-on-Wye, Clifford, HR3 5HAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Clifford Primary School is a primary school in Clifford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Herefordshire. It ranks 21st of 71 primary schools in Herefordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 October 2012, report published 5 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2023
Clifford Primary School is a happy, friendly school that pupils enjoy attending. Pupils and staff greet each other warmly every morning, showing the positive relationships that are in place. Pupils, staff and families talk about the 'family atmosphere'. This is a caring school, where everyone looks out for everyone else. As a result, pupils feel safe in school. Leaders want the best for every pupil, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils live up to these expectations. They enjoy making a positive contribution to the life of the school and the local community. Pupils play a role in decision-making in school. For example, they all take part in 'Pupil Parliament'. Pupils generally behave well. Around school, they are polite and respectful. Older pupils act as role models for younger pupils. For example, pupils enjoy eating lunch together sitting at mixed-age 'house' tables. Peer mediators are on hand to help solve any issues. If bullying ever happens, adults quickly step in. Pupils enjoy the range of opportunities on offer. Leaders are keen to ensure that all pupils who want to join clubs can do so. From football to film club, there is something for everyone.
What the school should improve
- There is some inconsistency in teaching the new phonics programme and in teachers' subject knowledge. Some staff do not use efficient strategies to help pupils read words and some pupils read books which contain sounds they do not know. As a result, some pupils do not learn to read as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that all staff teach phonics in the way that leaders intend, and that pupils read books that are well matched to their phonic knowledge.
- In some subjects, teachers do not use assessment well enough to check pupils' understanding or identify gaps in their learning. As a result, pupils do not always build on what they know, over time. Leaders should ensure that all teachers use assessment consistently well to identify and address any gaps in pupils' learning so pupils can progress well across the curriculum over time.
- Opportunities for pupils to experience cultural and religious diversity are currently limited. This means that some pupils have a limited understanding of cultures and families that are different to those in their immediate community. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum contains explicit opportunities for pupils to develop their knowledge of diversity in order to better prepare pupils for life in modern Britain.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
101 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Clifford Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eardisley CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Almeley Primary School | 6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 44% met the expected standard |
| Peterchurch Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Michaelchurch Escley Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jennifer Langford
- Phone
- 01497831202
- Address
- Hardwicke, Hay-on-Wye, Clifford, HR3 5HA
- Local authority
- Herefordshire
- URN
- 116668
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.