Best primary schools in Pendlebury and Clifton (2026)
Pendlebury and Clifton has 4 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Mark's RC Primary School, in the top 50% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 56%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 50% in England |
St Mark's RC Primary School Pendlebury and Clifton · Roman Catholic |
64% | 57% | 7% | Good | |
2 Bottom 47% in England |
Clifton Primary School Pendlebury and Clifton |
61% | 42% | 0% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 32% in England |
St Augustine's CofE Primary School Pendlebury and Clifton · Church of England |
57% | 63% | 4% | Report card | |
4 Bottom 28% in England |
Mossfield Primary School Pendlebury and Clifton |
55% | 61% | 8% | No rating |
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What is the best primary school in Pendlebury and Clifton?
On exam results over the last three years, St Mark's RC Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Pendlebury and Clifton, in the top 50% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.