Open Other Secondary Mixed

Clifton Community School

Middle Lane, Rotherham, S65 2SN
Part of: WICKERSLEY PARTNERSHIP TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
1,112 Pupils
1,250 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
61.40% FSM %
550 Boys
562 Girls
About Clifton Community School

Clifton Community School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,112 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,250. Current headteacher: Marie Smith.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Rotherham or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Rotherham
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Rotherham
Parliamentary Constituency Rotherham
Ward Rotherham East
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor WICKERSLEY PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Opened 01-12-2017
UKPRN 10061947
URN 143545
Data Last Updated 04-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Helen Wetherall Chair of Local Governing Body 01/01/2023 31/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Debbie Corker Local Governor 10/07/2025 09/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anna Leng Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Sahreen Majid Local Governor 26/03/2025 25/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Robyn Parry-McDermott Local Governor 22/11/2022 22/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Marie Smith Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Louise Thompson Local Governor 02/11/2023 02/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Windle Local Governor 13/10/2016 12/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Windle Local Governor 13/10/2016 12/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Clifton Community School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Rotherham, Rotherham.
Clifton Community School has 1,112 pupils, with a capacity of 1,250.
Clifton Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Clifton Community School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Clifton Community School is Mrs Marie Smith.
Clifton Community School is at Middle Lane, Rotherham, S65 2SN, in the Rotherham local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Clifton Community School: Does not have a sixth form.
Clifton Community School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Marie Smith
Middle Lane, Rotherham, S65 2SN
Location
Quick Summary
URN 143545
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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