Cliffedale Primary School
Community primary school in Grantham (Lincolnshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
A very warm welcome to our school. At the heart of our community, we are proud to be a school that places children firmly at the centre of everything we do. Every child is valued as an individual, and our bespoke approach ensures that their unique needs, talents, and aspirations are nurtured.
We are inclusive by nature, yet ambitious in our vision, by challenging every pupil to achieve their full potential without limits or ceilings on what they can accomplish. As Headteacher, I am immensely proud of the dedication of our staff team, who work tirelessly to identify and respond to the needs of each child.
Our commitment goes beyond academic achievement: we strive to equip pupils emotionally, socially, and pastorally, ensuring they are confident, resilient, and well-prepared for the next steps in their lives. We believe in educating the whole child, fostering curiosity, creativity, and character alongside knowledge and skills. Our school's core values underpin all that we do.
They shape our culture and ethos, guide our daily interactions, and reflect the spirit of the community we serve. These values ensure that every child feels supported, encouraged, and inspired, in an environment where kindness, respect, and high expectations go hand in hand.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basketball
- Choir
- Dance
- Football
- Lego
- Netball
- Rugby
- Tennis
- Letters and Sounds
- Little Wandle
- Forest School
- Restorative Practice
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
Key facts
- URN
- 120393
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Constituency
- Grantham and Bourne
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Nick Farrington | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Chloe Louisa Kathleen Atter | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Stuart Ian Ward | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mr Philip Brown | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Nathan Whales | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Christopher Andrews | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Gary Douglas | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record