Art – curriculum information
‘Creativity and imagination is at the heart of all learning at Clifton. We feel that all pupils have the opportunity and artistic potential to shape and enrich our whole learning environment.
We want pupils to appreciate the diversity and richness of traditions in art and will ensure that our children are given the opportunity to appreciate the creative works of artists, designers and crafts people.
We will offer pupils visits to local galleries and richer experiences so that they can understand and celebrate how the arts have developed across time and place. We will celebrate and share children’s artistic work with our school community and beyond through displays and exhibitions.’
“I love making masterpieces!” Sanugi – Y4
“I really enjoyed using different artistic techniques.” Maya – Y5
“You can express your feelings through it.” Hedi – Y2
“Pupils are proud of their school, and there is a strong sense of belonging.”
— Ofsted, What it’s like to be a pupil at this school · February 2026
“Pupils are confident, resilient and empathetic.”
— Ofsted, Personal development and wellbeing · February 2026
“Pupils are respectful, happy and hardworking.”
— Ofsted, Attendance and behaviour · February 2026
“The expertise of staff ensures that pupils get the right help at the right time.”
— Ofsted, What it’s like to be a pupil at this school · February 2026
“Inclusion underpins all of the practice at Clifton Primary School.”
— Ofsted, Inclusion · February 2026
“They move on as articulate, kind and culturally aware young people.”
— Ofsted, What it’s like to be a pupil at this school · February 2026
“Interactions between staff and children are of a consistently high quality.”
— Ofsted, Early years · February 2026
“Pupil premium funding is used extremely effectively.”
— Ofsted, Inclusion · February 2026
“They are well prepared for secondary school.”
— Ofsted, Achievement · February 2026
“The curriculum is ambitious, creative and detailed across all subjects.”
— Ofsted, Curriculum and teaching · February 2026
“Pupils feel that they belong, and they grow both socially and academically.”
— Ofsted, Leadership and governance · February 2026
“Teachers have excellent subject knowledge.”
— Ofsted, Curriculum and teaching · February 2026
“Pupils achieve very well.”
— Ofsted, Achievement · February 2026
“Pupils thrive at Clifton Primary School.”
— Ofsted, Attendance and behaviour · February 2026
“Leaders have a sharp and accurate understanding of the school’s context, strengths and priorities.”
— Ofsted, Leadership and governance · February 2026