Cliffdale Primary Academy

StateSpecial School

OutstandingSpecialAges 4–11219 pupils

Battenburg Avenue, North End, PO2 0SNWebsite02392662601

Outstanding219 pupilsAges 4–11EHCP

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Outstanding4mo ago

Inspected Nov 2025

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils219

Outstanding4mo ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils219

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Type

Academy

Phase

Special School

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

219 / 216 (101%)

Avg Class Size

~31*

Head Teacher

Mrs Nicola Payne

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected Nov 2025

SEND

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

7.6%

Absence rate

Avg 7.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.6%vs 7.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence27.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support0.5%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans99.5%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder142 pupils (65%)

Speech, Language & Communication56 pupils (26%)

Severe Learning Difficulty12 pupils (5%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty3 pupils (1%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health3 pupils (1%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (1%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty1 pupils (0%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)32

Teaching assistants (FTE)93

Support staff (FTE)110

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils219

Free school meals58.0%

English as additional language23.7%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British68.5%

Black African7.8%

White Other5.9%

Bangladeshi5.5%

Asian Other3.7%

Mixed Other2.3%

Black Other1.4%

Indian1.4%

Other0.9%

Black Caribbean0.9%

Mixed White & Asian0.9%

Unclassified0.5%

Mixed White & African0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Apr 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£27,561

total expenditure per pupil

+£20,161 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£10,122

Support staff£12,317

Premises£815

Energy£400

Learning resources£649

Income per pupil£31,610

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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