Hull primary school in top 1% of country

TdaNews Direct
Published: 23 September, 2008

Clifton Primary School has been ranked among the top one per cent in the country for progress.

The Hull school was judged as "outstanding" in all areas in a recent Ofsted report.

It noted that teachers use a repertoire of techniques and activities to meet different learning styles, keep pupils interested and promote independent learning.

Furthermore, Ofsted noted that the school provides outstanding value for money and has a good reputation in the area.

Inspectors said that pupils' personal development and well-being are outstanding, behaviour is excellent and pupils from different backgrounds work and play together harmoniously.

As well as this, the curriculum offers opportunities for children to strengthen their skills and booster sessions are tailored to specific needs.

Leadership and management was said to be excellent and focused on high achievement.

Hull has some 71 primary schools and according to Ofsted 96 per cent are rated as satisfactory or better.