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Cliff Lane Primary School

Ipswich, IP3 0PJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
49 1st-choice / 52 places
Ranking
#6,503
of 13,686 nationally

About Cliff Lane Primary School

Cliff Lane Primary School sits comfortably above the Suffolk local authority average for its key stage 2 headline measure, with 64 per cent of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined against a county average of 58 per cent. That six-point gap is a solid indicator of consistent classroom performance, and it places the school 77th out of 253 primary schools in Suffolk — comfortably inside the top third. The school’s ranking within Ipswich itself is even stronger: 9th out of 27, putting it in the top 33 per cent of town primaries. This is a school that is quietly outperforming its neighbours without making a fuss, and the data suggests it does so reliably. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 16 per cent, which is broadly in line with national averages, so the above-average results aren’t being driven by a particularly privileged intake. For parents weighing up Ipswich options, Cliff Lane offers a clear statistical edge over the typical Suffolk primary.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCliff Lane, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP3 0PJ
HeadteacherCarrie Broom
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils454
Free School Meals (FSM)16.0%
School Capacity454 / 472 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomLibraryGymnasiumMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsSports HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketFootballNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaScience ClubArt ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: clifflaneprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Cliff Lane 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.