Clifton Primary School
Brunswick Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 8NXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Clifton Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 123rd of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 May 2019, report published 13 June 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 April 2025
This is a welcoming and inclusive school where every pupil is valued and nurtured. The school is calm and purposeful. Pupils behave extremely well and try hard with their learning. The school's values of 'respect, care and listen' are central to its work. It is a school at the heart of its community. Pupils and their families benefit from a range of events, including community planting to enhance the local environment and shared celebrations of religious festivals. The school's motto, 'A world of learning together', exemplifies the school's vision for all pupils to grow and develop. Typically, pupils achieve well. Skilled staff are swift to support pupils who need extra help, in particular those who struggle with spoken English. Pupils attend trips to broaden their horizons. For example, they visit museums and local areas of interest such as the Botanical Gardens and Symphony Hall for music events. There is a wealth of clubs on offer to develop pupils' talents and interests. These include a range of sports, arts and crafts. The extra-curricular offer extends out to the community at weekends and during school holiday periods to provide a safe place for pupils to play together with their peers.
What the school should improve
- On some occasions, pupils are not given sufficient opportunities to extend and develop their written work in wider curriculum areas. As a result, some pupils do not achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure that opportunities are planned so that the quality of pupils' written work reflects the depth of their understanding.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
118 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
871 pupils on roll, with places for 960
Schools near Clifton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Anderton Park Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Ladypool Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Conway Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Ark Tindal Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nicola Hemming
- Phone
- 01214642926
- Address
- Brunswick Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 8NX
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 134840
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.