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Clifton College

Aim high, stay grounded

Pre-Prep School3-8 yrs
Prep School8-13 yrs
Upper School and Sixth Form13-18 yrs
Embracing life

A love for learning

We inspire every child to love learning and create a foundation to realise their full potential, embracing life with confidence, passion, integrity and resilience, all underpinned by a mindset that values the importance of making a positive difference in the world.

An education that
inspires

A seamless journey from age 3 to 18

Clifton College provides a continuous, well-structured education that supports children at every stage, ensuring smooth transitions and a strong sense of community from Pre-Prep to Sixth Form.

Outstanding teaching and pastoral care

Our dedicated staff nurture every child’s strengths, providing personalised support in a caring environment where pupils feel valued, confident, and ready to achieve their potential.

Enriching opportunities beyond the classroom

From competitive sports and performing arts to outdoor adventures and diverse clubs, pupils have endless opportunities to explore new passions and develop lifelong skills.

Applying from overseas?

International applications

At Clifton College, we welcome students from all over the world. Our dedicated team provides support throughout the application process, ensuring a smooth transition from applying, through to life at our school. Learn more about what it's like to study here as an international pupil and how we create a homely and welcoming environment for your child.

Discover Clifton College

Visit us on an upcoming Open Event

The best way to experience everything Clifton College can offer you and your child is to come and visit us. Our Open Events provide a unique opportunity to explore our welcoming School, meet our dedicated staff, and hear from current pupils about life at Clifton College.

Friday
13
MAR

Preschool & Reception (ages 3-5)

Next Preschool & Reception Open Event

Friday
1
MAY

Preschool to Year 6 (ages 3-11)

Next Pre-Prep and Prep Open Event

Friday
8
MAY

Year 6 to Year 9 (ages 10-13)

Next Prep and Upper Open Event

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Latest news

At the end of the Michaelmas Term we entertained around 100 guests of the Clifton Rotary Club with our annual Christmas Concert in the Prep School Hall.

Clifton Rotary Club Christmas Concert 2025

18 December 2025

At the end of the Michaelmas Term we entertained around 100 guests of the Clifton Rotary Club with our annual Christmas Concert in the Prep School Hall.
Our inter-girls team travelled to Princethorpe College to take place in the ESAA National Cup Finals.

Clifton College team take Bronze at ESAA Cross Country Cup National Finals

11 December 2025

Our inter-girls team travelled to Princethorpe College to take place in the ESAA National Cup Finals.
We welcomed 16 local prep and primary schools to Clifton College to take part in our Year 6 Maths Challenge. This annual event has become a highlight in our calendar, and it's great to have schools from across the region visit us.

Clifton College welcomes community schools for Maths Challenge

28 November 2025

We welcomed 16 local prep and primary schools to Clifton College to take part in our Year 6 Maths Challenge. This annual event has become a highlight in our calendar, and it's great to have schools from across the region visit us.
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    Pre-Prep School

    Preschool - Year 3

    Prep School

    Year 4 - Year 8

    Upper School

    Year 9 - Year 13