Isabel Clifton – Biography, Age, Height, Career, Family and More

Isabel Clifton is a British actress and dancer who first became widely known for playing the lead role in the CBBC series Hetty Feather (2015–2020). The Essex-born performer has moved into other TV roles, including The Dumping Ground (2021–present), where she plays Sasha — a bird-loving foster child. Trained in dance from a young age, Isabel combines stage skills with screen acting, and is seen as a promising young talent in British youth television.

Isabel Clifton Wiki/Bio

Full NameIsabel Rose Clifton
Date of BirthMay 29, 2002
Age23 years (as of 2025)
ProfessionActress, Dancer
HometownEssex, England, United Kingdom
Current ResidenceEssex, England, United Kingdom
NationalityBritish
Zodiac SignGemini
Marital StatusSingle (as of 2025)
Instagram IDhttps://www.instagram.com/issyclifton_

Physical Details

Height5’7” (170 cm)
WeightApprox. 55 kg
Hair ColorNaturally darker

Isabel Clifton Early Life

Isabel Clifton was born on May 29, 2002, in Essex. She began stage and dance training at age 10, attending Singer Stage School in Essex where she studied acting, singing, ballet, tap and contemporary dance. Her childhood mixed regular school life with rehearsals and performance practice. Family details are kept private; she credits her family for supporting her artistic ambitions.

Education

Isabel trained at Singer Stage School from a young age. She completed her compulsory schooling while taking on early acting and stage work. Her training emphasized performance skills rather than formal university study.

Isabel Clifton At School Graduation ceremony
Isabel Clifton At School Graduation ceremony (Credit: Instagram/her)

Family Details

Isabel keeps her family out of the public eye. Interviews and profiles show she values privacy and focuses public attention on her work rather than personal life. No public record of siblings, and she is not known to be in a relationship as of 2025.

Career

Isabel’s first major break came when she auditioned for and won the role of Hetty Feather in the BBC/CBBC adaptation of Jacqueline Wilson’s novel. She debuted on TV at age 13 and continued with the show across five seasons (2015–2020). For Hetty Feather she dyed her hair red and performed songs and dance sequences in the musical-style episodes.

After Hetty Feather ended, Isabel joined the cast of The Dumping Ground (2021–present) as Sasha, a character known for caring about birds and showing emotional depth in foster-care storylines. She also has stage credits in regional theatre, including You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Mirror, Mirror, and appeared in the film Honey (2023) in a supporting role. In 2025 she auditioned for West End musical parts and returned to CBBC events celebrating Hetty Feather.

Isabel Clifton
Credit: Instagram/Isabel Clifton

Career Milestones

MilestoneDetails
Stage Training StartSinger Stage School at age 10 (2012)
Hetty Feather CastingAuditioned and cast at age 12 (2014)
TV DebutHetty Feather Season 1 (2015)
Hetty Feather RunStarred in all 5 seasons (2015–2020)
The Dumping GroundJoined as Sasha (2021–present)
Film RoleSupporting role in Honey (2023)
West End AuditionsAuditioned for musicals (2025)

Awards and Recognition

Isabel has not (as of 2025) received major national awards, but she gained critical praise and fan recognition for her lead performance in Hetty Feather. Industry watchers list her among promising young British performers for TV and stage.

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