Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery
Ipswich, IP4 1PJ · Suffolk · primary school
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149th of 232 primary schools in Suffolk we can score, 253 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,685 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 3.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 62% | 1.98 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and after-school club. Extracurricular options include C.R.A.S.H, Ipswich Basketball, Judo, and dance clubs for ages 4-7 and 8-11. Sports cover football, netball, and bowling, while arts activities include crafts and dance. Trips visit local parks, the cinema, and Dance East.
Getting in
The published school roll is 404 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 57.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to raise the 5.0% achieving the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending the school, where adults are described as ‘kind and caring’. However, recent leadership changes have caused disruption, resulting in inconsistent teaching and behaviour expectations. The report notes that while new initiatives in mathematics and reading show ‘green shoots of improvement’, significant work remains to embed these changes and ensure pupils develop detailed knowledge across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘enjoy coming to school’ and benefit from a ‘well-established personal, social and health education curriculum’.
- The phonics programme is effective, with books matching sounds pupils are learning, helping to fill gaps in reading knowledge.
- Staff in early years are ‘warm and welcoming’, and children are ‘confident and happy’.
- Governors ‘provide support and challenge’, and staff appreciate the support given by new leaders regarding workload.
- Pupils enjoy a wide variety of clubs, including sports, choir, and music lessons.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum content and sequencing in some subjects lack precision, meaning lessons are not always delivered in an effective order to build knowledge systematically.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) lacks the rigour needed to address gaps in foundational knowledge and drive achievement.
- New behaviour expectations are not consistently applied by all staff, hindering learning and social development during lessons and social times.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 31% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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