The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 86 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 845
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 50%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Claire Whichcord
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Northumberland Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, CT9 3LY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLaleham School
Special school · Very close
St Anthony's School
Special school · 471m away
Northdown Primary School
Primary · 552m away
Seameadows
Independent · 731m away
Parkview Academy
Independent · 736m away
Parkview School
Independent · 740m away
Lighthouse School
Independent · 744m away
Life Skills Enterprise
Independent · 994m away
Questions parents ask
What is Cliftonville Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cliftonville Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cliftonville Primary School?
Cliftonville Primary School currently has 845 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cliftonville Primary School take?
Cliftonville Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cliftonville Primary School?
Cliftonville Primary School is in Margate, CT9 3LY, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cliftonville Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cliftonville Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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