Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery vs Sidegate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
404 students
Sidegate Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
649 students
| Measure | Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery Ipswich, East of England | Sidegate Primary School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1260 of 1,872 | #1476 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10351 of 15,697 | #12295 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 404 | 649 |
| Pupils on roll | 404 | 649 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cliffordroadschool.org.uk | www.sidegate.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.0 vs 29.6).
- •Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 51%).
- •Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •Sidegate Primary School is the larger school with 649 students compared with 404.
- •Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery is a local authority school while Sidegate Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery better than Sidegate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (39.0 vs 29.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery and Sidegate Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery: 404. Sidegate Primary School: 649. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery and Sidegate Primary School rank in East of England?
Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery is 1260th of 1,872 and Sidegate Primary School is 1476th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).