Handford Hall Primary School is a primary school in Ipswich, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Handford Hall Primary School currently has around 358 pupils on roll, which is about 114% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.7% boys and 55.3% girls. Around 33.8% 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 7.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28.4%.
The school has a diverse intake, with gypsy/roma pupils forming the largest group at around 31.3%. other white pupils make up about 24.9% , followed by white british at 11.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 57 Gatacre Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LQ |
| Website: | http://www.handfordhall.omat.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01473251603 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Suffolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Katarzyna Blake |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144212 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 358 |
| Number of Boys: | 160 |
| Number of Girls: | 198 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 28.4% | 8.2% |
| Gypsy/Roma | 31.30% | 112 |
| Other White | 24.90% | 89 |
| White British | 11.70% | 42 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.70% | 31 |
| African | 6.40% | 23 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.70% | 17 |
| Indian | 2.50% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 2.00% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 6 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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 | 1,777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handford Hall Primary School 57 Gatacre Road , IP1 2LQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handford Hall Primary School 57 Gatacre Road , IP1 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Pauls Road , IP2 0AN | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Junior School Kitchener Road , IP1 4DT | - not rated | 771 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Junior School Kitchener Road , IP1 4DT | - not rated | 771 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Sports College Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry High School Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,280 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 3,141 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk One Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 3,141 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lodge School 23-25 waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 354 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Pupil Referral Unit London Road , IP1 2HE | - not rated | 449 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Taylor House , 160 Norwich Road IP1 2PT | - not rated | 515 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.