Is Cliff Lane Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 13 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 17th of 238 primary schools in Suffolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Cliff Lane Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 74% of pupils at Cliff Lane Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Cliff Lane Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Cliff Lane Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Cliff Lane Primary School

Cliff Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0PJ

Local ranking17th of 238 primary schools in Suffolk

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

472

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 74.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 76.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 81.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 78.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 54

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 454
Boys: 230 (52%)
Girls: 216 (48%)
Capacity: 472 (94% full)
SEND: 15.4%
FSM Eligible: 16.7%
EAL: 29.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.6%
SEN Support: 12.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 22.8
Budget per Pupil: £5,455/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 58.3%
White Other: 12.2%
Asian Indian: 9.2%
Black African: 4.4%
Mixed Other: 3.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.8%
Other: 2.3%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.6%

58.3%

White British

12.2%

White Other

9.2%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

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admin@clifflaneprimary.co.uk

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Cliff Lane

Ipswich, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 141591
UKPRN: 10047958
Establishment No.: 2159
Trust: ASSET EDUCATION

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