Cliffedale Primary School
Northcliffe Road, Grantham, NG31 8DPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cliffedale Primary School is a primary school in Grantham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 13th of 28 primary schools in Grantham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 February 2024, report published 12 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 February 2024
Pupils are proud to attend this inclusive, friendly school. They describe Cliffedale as being a 'kind' and 'civilised' environment where everyone is treated fairly. Pupils have a good understanding of equality and respect. Pupils told inspectors, 'Cliffedale is a really positive place that makes us want to do our best.' Pupils are happy and safe at Cliffedale. They feel listened to and well supported. Pupils say, 'You can always tell someone here about your worries and they will make everything better.' Pupils behave well. Most pupils concentrate well in lessons. Pupils play nicely on the playground and enjoy socialising together. Older pupils enjoy the responsibility of running clubs for the younger ones. Pupils do not report any problems with bullying. Eight core values underpin the school's ambitious ethos. They are threaded through the curriculum. Pupils are rewarded for good speaking and listening, for staying positive and aiming high, for solving problems and being creative, as well as for showing leadership qualities and teamwork skills. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the education and support their children experience at Cliffedale. They praise the strong leadership at the school. They recognise the improvements that have taken place since the last inspection.
What the school should improve
- In some lessons, staff do not check closely enough on how well pupils are progressing. As a result, pupils are sometimes moved on to new learning before they are ready. The school must ensure that all staff use formative assessment well, so that misconceptions are addressed, and pupils acquire the knowledge and skills they need.
- Sometimes, staff do not select activities that are well matched to what pupils need to learn. This means that pupils do not always gain a secure grasp of the most important curriculum content. The school must ensure that all staff provide pupils with work and resources that enable them to gain a secure understanding of the key knowledge they need to remember.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
43 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
284 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Cliffedale Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Belton Lane Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Stuart Ward
- Phone
- 01476568740
- Address
- Northcliffe Road, Grantham, NG31 8DP
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120393
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.