Clifton Primary School
Clitheroe Road, Ansdell, Lytham St Annes, FY8 3PYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Clifton Primary School is a primary school in Lytham St Annes for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 6th of 7 primary schools in Lytham St Annes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 July 2015, report published 27 July 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 July 2024
Pupils are proud advocates for their school. They thrive due to the calm atmosphere at the school and the positive relationships that they have with staff, who care for them exceptionally well. Pupils are happy. In the early years, children flourish. They make a positive start to their education and show kindness towards each other. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), respond well to the high aspirations that the school has for their achievement and for their conduct. They achieve well. Pupils demonstrate extremely positive behaviour around the school. They have impeccable manners. Pupils make the most of opportunities to develop their talents and interests, for example they attend clubs in music, chess and a variety of sports. As school councillors, pupils have an active role in helping to improve the school. They aspire to the many leadership positions that are available to them. For example, pupils act as reading buddies, sports leaders and science ambassadors. They raise money for local and national charities. Pupils enjoy trips, such as to museums and geographical landmarks. These experiences help pupils to broaden their understanding of the world. Pupils take part in adventurous activities, including during residential stays. They become independent young people.
What the school should improve
- At times, staff are not quick enough to identify and address the gaps and misconceptions that some pupils have in their learning. This means that these pupils move on to new learning before they are ready. The school should support staff in rectifying the gaps and misunderstandings that some pupils have in their learning so that these pupils successfully build the depth of knowledge that they should.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
35 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
214 pupils on roll, with places for 245
Schools near Clifton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ansdell Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Heyhouses Endowed Church of England Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Lytham St Annes Mayfield Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Draper
- Phone
- 01253727664
- Address
- Clitheroe Road, Ansdell, Lytham St Annes, FY8 3PY
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119291
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.