What is Cliff Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Cliff Lane Primary School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/02/2024. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Cliff Lane Primary School a primary or secondary school?

Cliff Lane Primary School is a primary school in Ipswich, for ages 3–11.

Where is Cliff Lane Primary School?

Cliff Lane Primary School is in Ipswich, IP3 0PJ (Suffolk local authority).

How many pupils attend Cliff Lane Primary School?

Cliff Lane Primary School has around 454 pupils on roll.

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Cliff Lane Primary School

Goodgraded 13/02/2024Ages 3–11454 pupils

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Ipswich, IP3 0PJ

Suffolk

Cliff Lane Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ipswich, within the Suffolk local authority. The school has around 454 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/02/2024, Cliff Lane Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Ipswich can view Cliff Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Ipswich (IP3 0PJ), Cliff Lane Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 13/02/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Primary results — Key Stage 2-17%

Expected standard (RWM)-17%

England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%

England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24

Pupil intake17.9%

Free school meals17.9%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language28.3%

England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing93.8%

Attendance93.8%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher23.7

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Ipswich

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First Base Ipswich AcademyOutstanding · 0.6 mi Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm AcademyGood · 0.7 mi University of Suffolk0.6 mi Alderwood AcademyGood · 0.7 mi Suffolk New College0.8 mi Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery0.8 mi

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