Cliff Lane Primary School
96%
Capacity
454
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Cliff Lane Primary School
Cliff Lane Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Ipswich community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 454 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Cliff Lane Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Carrie Broom, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6503rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 27 in Ipswich.
Cliff Lane Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 52 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 49 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cliff Lane Primary School include Sensory Room, Library, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Netball, Swimming, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Science Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ipswich, Cliff Lane Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Cliff Lane, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP3 0PJ |
| Headteacher | Carrie Broom |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 454 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.0% |
| School Capacity | 454 / 472 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6503rd of 13,686
Nationally
706th of 1,612
In East of England
9th of 27
In Ipswich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
64%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
78
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
49 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cliff Lane, Ipswich
Ipswich, IP3 0PJ
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