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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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