The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 428
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mr Cieran Dadds (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Clifford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1PJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSuffolk New College
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Rose Hill Primary
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Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office
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Parkside Academy
Academy · 909m away
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Primary · 1.0km away
Sidegate Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery?
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery currently has 428 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery take?
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery?
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery is in Ipswich, IP4 1PJ, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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