Located in Ipswich, Dale Hall Community Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Dale Hall Community Primary School currently has around 408 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.8% boys and 53.2% girls. Around 9.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.3%.
| Address: | Dale Hall Lane, Ipswich, IP1 4LX |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Suffolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanne Dedicoat |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 124668 |
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 408 |
| Number of Boys: | 191 |
| Number of Girls: | 217 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.3% | 8.2% |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Hall Community Primary School Dale Hall Lane , IP1 4LX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale Hall Community Primary School Dale Hall Lane , IP1 4LX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Junior School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Infant School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Infant School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurleston High School Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Sports College Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 2,974 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 252 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Taylor House , 160 Norwich Road IP1 2PT | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge School 23-25 waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wolsey School Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.