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Clifton Primary School

Clifton Primary School

Fylde, FY8 3PYPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

86%

Capacity

210

Pupils

5.0x

Demand

About Clifton Primary School

Clifton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Fylde community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 245 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Clifton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Liam Marshall, it falls under Lancashire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12590th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 21 in Fylde.

Clifton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 15 places, making it 5.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Clifton Primary School include Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Cricket, Tennis, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Film Club, Drama and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Fylde, Clifton Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressClitheroe Road, Lytham St Annes, Fylde, FY8 3PY
HeadteacherLiam Marshall
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils210
Free School Meals (FSM)11.4%
School Capacity210 / 245 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (18 Jul 2024): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (39%)

12590th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 92%

1871st of 2,065

In North West

Top 91%

20th of 21

In Fylde

Top 95%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

39%

Expected Standard

3%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 102
Expected:70%
Higher:12%
Writing
Expected:64%
Higher:6%
MathsAvg Score: 100
Expected:52%
Higher:9%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -9%

'22/23

48%

'23/24

39%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

7
Sports HallGymnasiumDining HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballAthleticsCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingFilm ClubDramaChoirScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

15

Applications

75

Extremely High Demand

Very competitive - significantly more applications than places

Applications to places ratio5.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

15 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Clifton Primary School

Clifton Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01253727664www.clifton-pri.lancs.sch.uk

Clitheroe Road, Lytham St Annes

Fylde, FY8 3PY

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Clitheroe Road, Lytham St Annes

Fylde, FY8 3PY

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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