What Clifton Primary School does

Clifton Primary School is a state-funded community primary school located on Clifton Road in Southall, within the London Borough of Ealing. The school has operated at the centre of its local community for over 120 years and is run as a two-form entry school serving more than 400 pupils from Nursery through Year 6 (ages 3–11). Its pupil body is culturally diverse, with 26 different languages spoken across the school, reflecting the demographic character of Southall. The school is led by co-headteachers Mrs Corrigan and Miss Greenglass.

The school's product surface is a full UK primary curriculum delivered through defined programmes: Early Years Foundation Stage for Nursery and Reception, Read Write Inc. systematic synthetic phonics, a structured Reading Programme, Mathematics supported by Numbots and Times Table Rock Stars, Spanish via Language Angels for Years 3–6, and subjects spanning Science, Computing, Music, and Design Technology. A differentiated wellbeing layer sits alongside the academic curriculum, comprising Mind-Up, Zones of Regulation, .breathe mindfulness, and an internally developed 'Clifton Keys to Happiness' framework, supported by pupil leadership structures including Well Being Buddies and Clifton Council. Home learning is extended through 'Cooking with the Co Heads' video tutorials, Activity Passports, and the My USO platform.

Clifton's business model is non-commercial: it is funded by the London Borough of Ealing local education authority through the UK state education system and provides free education to its pupils. Admissions are processed through the local-authority admissions channel. Distribution is single-geography (Southall and surrounding Ealing areas), and the school's go-to-market posture centres on community engagement, parent communications (website, newsletters, Instagram), and partnership activity rather than commercial customer acquisition. Revenue is not disclosed and the school has no ownership structure akin to a commercial enterprise.

Name

Clifton Primary School

Legal name

Clifton Primary School

Website

https://cliftonprimaryschool.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clifton Primary School is a UK state-funded community primary school in Southall, London Borough of Ealing, serving over 400 pupils aged 3–11 across a culturally diverse cohort with 26 languages spoken. It delivers the full primary curriculum plus a layered wellbeing framework, funded through the local education authority.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Primary education
• State-funded schooling
• EYFS curriculum
• Pupil wellbeing programmes
• Extra-curricular activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Southall

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Clifton Primary School is a UK state-funded community primary school delivering free primary education to over 400 pupils from Nursery to Year 6 (ages 3-11) in Southall, London Borough of Ealing. The school provides statutory EYFS and Key Stage 1-2 curriculum coverage across core subjects, alongside a multi-layered wellbeing framework and extra-curricular programmes delivered through partnerships and pupil leadership structures.

Product overview

Clifton Primary School is a two-form entry primary school in Southall, London, serving over 400 pupils from Nursery to Year 6 across a culturally diverse community with 26 languages spoken. The school offers a comprehensive educational programme encompassing the Early Years Foundation Stage, core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, Computing), languages (Spanish), creative arts (Music, Art, Design Technology), and PE/Sport. The school operates a multi-layered wellbeing framework including Mind-Up, Zones of Regulation, .breathe mindfulness, and Clifton Keys to Happiness programmes, supported by pupil-led Well Being Buddies and Clifton Council leadership opportunities. A distinctive partnership with Featherstone High School provides extended learning through Reading Mentors, Homework Club, climbing courses, geography club, and science workshops. Home learning resources include Cooking with the Co Heads video tutorials, Activity Passports, and access to digital platforms (Numbots, Times Table Rock Stars, Language Angels). The school maintains a strong focus on active travel, online safety, and community engagement through its pupil leadership structures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Programme Foundation stage curriculum for Nursery and Reception classes following the statutory EYFS framework, covering Prime Areas and Specific Areas of learning. Offered to pupils aged 3-5 at the school.
• Read Write Inc. Phonics Programme Systematic synthetic phonics programme for pupils from Reception to Year 2, and catch-up support for Years 3-6, teaching decoding letter-sound correspondences, common exception words, reading fluency, and spelling.
• Mathematics Curriculum Maths curriculum with digital learning platforms Numbots and Times Table Rock Stars, plus calculation policy documents for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Spanish Language Programme Spanish language lessons for Years 3-6 using Language Angels platform, with vocabulary resources and links to BBC Bitesize and Oak Academy for home practice.
• Science Curriculum Science curriculum covering biology, physics, and chemistry topics across Years 1-6, with links to BBC Bitesize and Oak Academy resources.
• Computing Curriculum Computing curriculum covering digital literacy, computer science, and information technology skills.
• Mind-Up Wellbeing Programme Neuroscience-based programme teaching children about brain anatomy (Prefrontal Cortex, Amygdala, Hippocampus), mindfulness, and self-regulation through 'brain break' exercises.
• Zones of Regulation Programme Self-regulation framework categorising emotional states into four coloured zones (Blue, Green, Yellow, Red) to help children identify feelings and develop coping strategies.
• .breathe Mindfulness Programme Four-session mindfulness programme for Years 5-6 exploring attention, worry management, sleep, and relationship skills through guided practices and brain education.
• Clifton Keys to Happiness Programme Wellbeing programme teaching children how to look after their mental health and where to seek help when needed.
• Reading Mentors Programme Weekly reading support where Year 12 pupils from Featherstone High School visit to read and discuss books with Clifton pupils.
• Homework Club After-school homework support provided by Year 8 pupils from Featherstone High School for Years 2-6 students.
• Year 6 Climbing Course Six-week climbing course at Featherstone High School as part of the PE curriculum, taught by FHS PE team alongside Clifton staff.
• Geography Club After-school geography club for Years 4-6 run by Year 12 pupils studying A Level Geography, offering practical geography activities.
• Cooking with the Co Heads Video tutorials and recipes for family cooking activities filmed by the co-headteachers during lockdown, including flapjacks, cheese and tomato swirls, spicy tomato soup, rocky road, potato salad, lemon drizzle traybake, and pancakes.
• Active and Safe Travel Programme Active travel initiative promoting walking, cycling, and scooting to school, including scooter training, Junior Travel Ambassadors, and School Street programme.

Quantifiable outcome

• Exemplary pupil behaviour as noted in Ofsted report
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Featherstone High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClifton Primary School works closely with local secondary school Featherstone High School to provide pupils with exciting opportunities, improve pupil outcomes, and support staff professional development. Activities include: Reading Mentors (Year 12 pupils provide weekly reading support), Year 6 Climbing Course (6-week PE curriculum program), Year 12 Work Experience (40 pupils work across the school weekly), Homework Mentors (Year 8 pupils support Years 2-6 at homework club), Geography Club Leaders (Year 12 A-Level Geography students run after-school clubs), Professional Development (staff observe lessons and share expertise), and Year 6 Science Workshops.
• Teach West LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClifton Primary School serves as a Placement School for Teach West London, providing opportunities for trainee teachers to complete their school placements.
• Chance ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChance Arts provides Integrative Arts Therapy through one-to-one sessions for children led by qualified drama or music therapists and an early years specialist. They have been working with Clifton Primary School for four years, offering support to families and school staff as appropriate.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Harris Federation: Large multi-academy trust operating numerous primary and secondary academies across London, including in the Ealing area. Comparable in offering mainstream primary education but at much greater scale and as part of a wider portfolio of schools.
• Ark Schools: National multi-academy trust running a network of primary and secondary academies across England. Operates in a similar UK state-funded primary space as Clifton, with overlapping curriculum and safeguarding frameworks, but at significantly larger scale.
• Oasis Academy Trust: National multi-academy trust running primary and secondary academies, including in London boroughs with comparable demographic profiles to Ealing. Operates state-funded primary provision at portfolio scale.

Direct peers

• Reach Academy Feltham: Small UK state primary/secondary school serving a similarly diverse London catchment with an extended curriculum model. Directly comparable in scale, state-funded status, and emphasis on enrichment beyond the core national curriculum.
• Ealing Primary Schools (London Borough of Ealing): Other state primary schools within the same London Borough of Ealing that compete for the same Southall-area catchment families. Operate under identical funding formula and admissions framework, making them the most direct functional peers.

Others

• Chance Arts: Integrative Arts Therapy provider working with Clifton Primary School for four years, offering drama and music therapy sessions. Adjacent service provider rather than a peer school, but embedded in Clifton's wellbeing delivery.
• Featherstone High School: Local secondary partner of Clifton Primary School in Southall. While not a competitor, it is the most directly engaged peer organisation, providing Reading Mentors, Homework Club, climbing, Geography Club, and science workshops, making its operating context highly comparable in terms of catchment and community.
• Teach West London: Initial Teacher Training provider for which Clifton acts as a placement school. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, but directly connected to Clifton's teacher pipeline and CPD model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/cliftonprimarysouthall/?hl=en-gb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clifton-primary-school

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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