Cliffdale Primary Academy
URN: 139967 • Portsmouth PO2 0SN
Overview
- Name
- Cliffdale Primary Academy
- URN
- 139967
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SOLENT ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 60.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Payne (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02392662601
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Battenburg Avenue, Portsmouth PO2 0SN
Summary
Cliffdale Primary Academy is a special academy located in Portsmouth, catering to approximately 220 pupils aged 5-11 who have complex learning difficulties, with a significant number diagnosed with autism and severe learning difficulties. The school is committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child is valued as unique, fostering their confidence and enjoyment of learning.
The academy's curriculum is designed to be creative, relevant, and personalised, ensuring that it meets the diverse needs of its students. Core values such as engagement, relationship-building, communication, independence, and resilience underpin the school's approach, guiding both teaching and interactions within the school community. This ethos aims to inspire children to develop essential skills for their future.
Cliffdale Primary Academy also prioritises family support, working closely with parents to enhance the educational experience and well-being of their children. As a member of the Solent Academies Trust, the school strives to provide exceptional opportunities that broaden students' horizons and encourage new interests, ensuring a holistic approach to education.
The academy's curriculum is designed to be creative, relevant, and personalised, ensuring that it meets the diverse needs of its students. Core values such as engagement, relationship-building, communication, independence, and resilience underpin the school's approach, guiding both teaching and interactions within the school community. This ethos aims to inspire children to develop essential skills for their future.
Cliffdale Primary Academy also prioritises family support, working closely with parents to enhance the educational experience and well-being of their children. As a member of the Solent Academies Trust, the school strives to provide exceptional opportunities that broaden students' horizons and encourage new interests, ensuring a holistic approach to education.
Useful links
- www.solentacademiestrust.info (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Cost of Living Hub (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Mary Rose Academy (60.9)
- Willows Centre for Children (57.7)
- Redwood Park Academy (55.8)
- Madani Academy (55.2)
- Redwood Park School (53.4)
Key details
- LA
- Portsmouth
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SOLENT ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 216
- Pupils
- 219
- Boys
- 162
- Girls
- 57
- FSM %
- 58.00
- Open date
- 2013-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 219 | 162 | 57 | 216 | 58.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 205 | 150 | 55 | 190 | 53.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 203 | 154 | 49 | 190 | 52.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 203 | 154 | 49 | 164 | 52.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 185 | 140 | 45 | 164 | 48.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 182 | 137 | 45 | 164 | 40.00 |
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