Cliffdale Primary Academy is a sixth form special school in Portsmouth, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 15.1%, 31% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.3%.
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Cliffdale Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 8.3%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Cliffdale Primary Academy is 15.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
31% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Cliffdale Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Cliffdale Primary Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Cliffdale Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
304/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
116/mo
38% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 13.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.5
Bus Stops
8
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Hilsea Rail Station
0.9km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.