Upper School - Clifton College

Enabling, empowering and supporting pupils to aim high and stay grounded.

We are known for academic excellence, myriad opportunities, state-of-the-art facilities and expert staff who deliver the very best learning and development. At the same time, we provide a richly diverse school environment. It's representative of the real world, at one with the vibrant local community and positioned in the heart of the city, where creativity and commerce are in full view.

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Academic

Although every pupil has different abilities, talents and levels of confidence, we ask each individual to aspire to the highest standards to which he or she is capable.

Academic

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Results Universities & Careers

We have been making huge strides in academic performance.

Results, Universities & Careers

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Pastoral Care

We believe kindness, tolerance, good manners and honesty are all vitally important in the life of our community.

Pastoral Care

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Boarding

There are seven boarding Houses in the Upper School, including four Boys’ Houses and three Girls’ Houses.

Boarding Houses

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Sixth Form

One of the reasons for the high demand for places in the Sixth Form is the School’s reputation for success in gaining places at the UK’s top universities.

Sixth Form

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Academic

Although every pupil has different abilities, talents and levels of confidence, we ask each individual to aspire to the highest standards to which he or she is capable.

Academic

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Results Universities & Careers

We have been making huge strides in academic performance.

Results, Universities & Careers

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Pastoral Care

We believe kindness, tolerance, good manners and honesty are all vitally important in the life of our community.

Pastoral Care

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Boarding

There are seven boarding Houses in the Upper School, including four Boys’ Houses and three Girls’ Houses.

Boarding Houses

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Sixth Form

One of the reasons for the high demand for places in the Sixth Form is the School’s reputation for success in gaining places at the UK’s top universities.

Sixth Form

“There shall go forth a new generation who shall be characterised by a combination of
gifts and strength and spirit."

John Percival

75% of A-Level grades were A* - B in 2017-18.

An aspirational environment, grounded pupils, connectivity and diverse educational experiences were very much part of Percival’s founding principles.