SchoolScoresClifford Community Primary School and Nursery
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Clifford Road, Ipswich, IP4 1PJ
01473 251605 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
93 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Ipswich comparisons use the 36 of its 62 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 26 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Ipswich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 20th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 15th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 19th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 30 parents whose child had been bullied 18th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 13% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 37% | 59% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 65 parents who had raised a concern Joint 24th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 27% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 24 parents of children with SEND 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 12% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 73% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 18th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ipswich. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 22%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Ipswich figures pool parents at the Ipswich schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
61 pupils in this year group.
57% — 2 points below the Suffolk average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Suffolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 25 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 25 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 59 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 35th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.3% | 23.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 55th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 62nd highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.1% | 12.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 42nd lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 38th lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.2% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 14th lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 68% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2 | 5.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 16th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 63% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.7 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 15th highest of 62 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 76% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.3 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 8th highest of 52 state primary schools in Ipswich. Higher than 84% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 25.4% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Helen's Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rose Hill Primary 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Britannia Primary School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sidegate Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cliff Lane Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rushmere Hall Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Clifford Community Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Clifford Community Primary School and Nursery do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Clifford Community Primary School and Nursery?
89% of the 93 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Clifford Community Primary School and Nursery to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Clifford Community Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 25 families put Clifford Community Primary School and Nursery as their first choice for 25 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 25 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 124654.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.