Clifton All Saints Academy
Church Street, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5ESOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Clifton All Saints Academy is a primary school in Shefford for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. It ranks 6th of 47 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 December 2022, report published 1 February 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 December 2022
The pupils at Clifton are kind and caring. They make sure that all new pupils are included, so no one is left out. Similarly, visitors are warmly welcomed and made to feel part of the school. Pupils have the choice to move to their next school early. However, because they are happy and settled, most choose to stay. Pupils respond well to the high expectations of behaviour set for them. Pupils sustain positive relationships with their peers and adults. This contributes to classrooms being purposeful places where pupils can learn with little disruption. Bullying is rare, but when it happens pupils are confident that teachers will deal with it. This supports pupils to feel safe and well cared for. Pupils benefit from a quality of education that develops their talents and interests across a wide range of subjects. Pupils are enthusiastic and enjoy their learning. They love to explain how they remember what they have learned, for instance by describing what they do and why they do it, when talking about science investigations. Pupils have opportunities to take on leadership roles. Those who are on the school council are enthusiastic and determined. Pupils are well supported to make changes in the school.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, teachers are not using assessment effectively so that they know how well pupils are learning the subject knowledge intended. Teachers are not using assessment information to adapt their planning when pupils have misconceptions or do not have a secure understanding. Leaders should ensure that teachers effectively check pupils' understanding in all subjects and use this information to adapt their planning and teaching, so that pupils build effectively on what they know and can do.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
229 pupils on roll, with places for 242
Schools near Clifton All Saints Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raynsford Church of England Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Robert Bloomfield Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 42% met the expected standard |
| Shefford Lower School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Derwent Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Langford Village Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CLIFTON ALL SAINTS ACADEMY
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Marcus Ray
- Phone
- 01462628444
- Address
- Church Street, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5ES
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- URN
- 140228
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.