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Cliffdale Primary Academy
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Cliffdale Primary Academy
- Primary
- Portsmouth PO2 0SN
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Staff give pupils the self-confidence to try new things and achieve success.
Success of the Curriculum: The school’s creative curriculum is outstanding, contributing to excellent spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Fully implement the new assessment system for tracking pupils’ personal development.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make excellent progress in reading, writing, mathematics, and science from low starting points.
Support for Falling Behind: Learning is tailored closely to pupils’ needs, ensuring they are very well prepared for their next stage of education.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave extremely well and have exemplary attitudes towards their learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: All pupils are supported by a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are very thorough. Staff are well aware of the procedures to follow.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and secure with strong relationships between staff and pupils.
Parent Feedback: Parents are delighted with the school and value the excellent support provided to them and their families.
Parental Involvement: Parents say that workshops on subjects such as developing communication are very beneficial.
Extracurricular Activities: The numerous extra-curricular activities contribute strongly to pupils’ academic development, including music competitions and sports.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils gain a good understanding of the natural world and develop effective communication skills through forest school visits.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are highly motivated and well trained, leading to outstanding pupil progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Progress is exceptional because teachers know exactly where to pitch activities for constant challenge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers frequently ask probing questions to develop pupils’ understanding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching is outstanding due to high expectations and meticulous planning.
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About Us
Cliffdale Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 205 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
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D-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-7 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.2 | 21 | 22 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | 101 |
| Proficient Read | - | - | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 45.58% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 2.75% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -13.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -11.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -14 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 54.8% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.83% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 53.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.89% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -9.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.9 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 53.57% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.78% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.3 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cliffdale Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1