Located in High Wycombe, Hannah Ball Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Hannah Ball Academy currently has around 182 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 34.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 38.5%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 22%. white british pupils make up about 20.3% , followed by african at 12.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Philip Road, High Wycombe, HP13 7JS |
| Website: | https://www.hannahball.bucks.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01494522476 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lorraine Machingauta |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150283 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/11/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 182 |
| Number of Boys: | 91 |
| Number of Girls: | 91 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 38.5% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 22.00% | 40 |
| White British | 20.30% | 37 |
| African | 12.60% | 23 |
| Other White | 9.30% | 17 |
| White and Asian | 5.50% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 4.90% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 4.90% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.80% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 3.30% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.70% | 5 |
| Indian | 2.70% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.60% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.60% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.60% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW | 4out of 4 | 621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Ball Academy Philip Road , HP13 7JS | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hannah Ball School Philip Road , HP13 7JS | - not rated | 2 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Wood Junior School Hollis Road , HP13 7UN | - not rated | 830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Wood School and Nursery Hollis Road , HP13 7UN | - not rated | 830 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Wood Infant School Totteridge Lane , HP13 7LR | - not rated | 939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terriers Middle School Highworth Close , HP13 7PH | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Middle School Garratts Way , HP13 5SW | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcrest Community School Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | - not rated | 454 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hatters Lane School Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | - not rated | 454 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | 3out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodland Primary Pupil Referral Unit Philip Road , HP13 7JS | - not rated | 76 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown House School Bassetsbury Manor , Bassetsbury Lane HP11 1QX | - not rated | 918 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School 19 London Road , High Wycombe HP11 1BJ | - not rated | 937 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Centre Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ | - not rated | 970 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Centre 56 Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ | - not rated | 970 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.