The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 297
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 19.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mr Stuart Ward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Northcliffe Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8DP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Priory Ruskin Academy
Secondary · Very close
Wyndham Park Nursery School
Nursery · 808m away
The King's School, Grantham
Secondary · 864m away
The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School
Primary · 928m away
The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham
Primary · 941m away
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Belton Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Grantham Sandon School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cliffedale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cliffedale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cliffedale Primary School?
Cliffedale Primary School currently has 297 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cliffedale Primary School take?
Cliffedale Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cliffedale Primary School?
Cliffedale Primary School is in Grantham, NG31 8DP, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cliffedale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cliffedale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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