The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 454
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 16%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- ASSET EDUCATION
- Head
- Mrs Carrie Broom (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cliff Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0PJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Cliff Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cliff Lane Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cliff Lane Primary School?
Cliff Lane Primary School currently has 454 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cliff Lane Primary School take?
Cliff Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cliff Lane Primary School?
Cliff Lane Primary School is in Ipswich, IP3 0PJ, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cliff Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cliff Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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