Cliffedale Primary School Catchment Area
Cliffedale Primary School is a community primary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 297 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
297
Pupils
315
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Cliffedale Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Cliffedale Primary School?
The catchment area for Cliffedale Primary School is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Cliffedale Primary School is set by Lincolnshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lincolnshire catchment area documents →Cliffedale Primary School: 315 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity
Cliffedale Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 297 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 315, Lincolnshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Grantham.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Lincolnshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Lincolnshire Council school admissions (official) →
Cliffedale Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Northcliffe Road, Grantham, NG31 8DP
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 19.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 120393
Other Primary Schools in Grantham
If Cliffedale Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Grantham are the next closest alternatives.
Corby Glen Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG33 4NW
Belton Lane Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG31 9PP
Belmont Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG31 9LR
Bythams Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG33 4PX
Allington with Sedgebrook Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NG32 2DY
Ancaster CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NG32 3QQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Cliffedale Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Grantham · 0.6 miles away
The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham Catchment Area
Academy converter · Grantham · 0.6 miles away
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Grantham · 0.6 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Cliffedale Primary School
What is the catchment area for Cliffedale Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Cliffedale Primary School is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Cliffedale Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Cliffedale Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Cliffedale Primary School? ▾
Admission to Cliffedale Primary School is managed by Lincolnshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Cliffedale Primary School cover? ▾
Cliffedale Primary School is a primary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Cliffedale Primary School? ▾
Cliffedale Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.