Handford Hall Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 57 Gatacre Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2LQ |
| Phone | 01473251603 |
| Reference Number | 144212 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 373 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.58%
Girls: 54.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 77.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 28 | 51 |
| 2 | 23 | 31 | 54 |
| 3 | 32 | 23 | 55 |
| 4 | 21 | 31 | 52 |
| 5 | 21 | 32 | 53 |
| 6 | 28 | 28 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 23.1% |
| White, British | 11.8% |
| African | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-05-18 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-19 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2020-02-11 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-04-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Handford Hall Primary School | ||
| 2016-06-14 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-03-28 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-11-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-05-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-02-09 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2016-06-14 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-03-28 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-11-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-05-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-02-09 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 4.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
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Ranelagh Primary School
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0.42 miles |
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Springfield Junior School
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0.44 miles |
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Springfield Infant School and Nursery
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0.44 miles |
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
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0.49 miles |
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
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1 miles |
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Bolton Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2BT |
1 miles |
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Highfield Nursery School
Chesterfield Drive, Ipswich, IP1 6DW |
1.01 miles |
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The Oaks Primary School
Aster Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0NR |
1.11 miles |
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Dale Hall Community Primary School
Dale Hall Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4LX |
1.12 miles |
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Whitehouse Community Primary School
Marlow Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5JN |
1.15 miles |
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Hillside Primary School
Belstead Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8NU |
1.2 miles |
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St Pancras Catholic Primary School
Stratford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6EF |
1.26 miles |
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St Helen's Primary School
Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2LT |
1.27 miles |
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Halifax Primary School
Prince of Wales Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PY |
1.34 miles |
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Castle Hill Infant School
Dryden Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6QD |
1.38 miles |
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Castle Hill Junior School
Dryden Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6QD |
1.38 miles |
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The Beeches Community Primary School
Shakespeare Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6ET |
1.4 miles |
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The Willows Primary School
Downing Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9ER |
1.43 miles |
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Sproughton Church of England Primary School
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1.53 miles |
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Sprites Primary Academy
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1.64 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ipswich School
Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG |
0.69 miles |
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The Meadows Montessori School
32 Larchcroft Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6AR |
1.05 miles |
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Stone Lodge Academy
Stone Lodge Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9HW |
1.08 miles |
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Westbourne Academy
Marlow Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5JN |
1.08 miles |
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Chantry Academy
Mallard Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR |
1.17 miles |
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Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office
St Andrew House, Ipswich, IP4 1LJ |
1.18 miles |
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St Joseph's College
Belstead Road, Ipswich, IP2 9DR |
1.21 miles |
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Suffolk New College
Rope Walk, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LT |
1.3 miles |
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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PL |
1.38 miles |
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Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
Defoe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6SG |
1.49 miles |
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Woodbridge Road Academy
50 Russet Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2EB |
1.5 miles |
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Ormiston Endeavour Academy
Defoe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6SG |
1.65 miles |
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One Sixth Form College
Scrivener Drive, Pinewood, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3SU |
1.79 miles |
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The Bridge School
Sprites Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3ND |
1.99 miles |
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Northgate High School
Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3DL |
2.03 miles |
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Belstead House Adult Education Centre
Sprites Lane, Ipswich, IP8 3NA |
2.11 miles |
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Copleston High School
Copleston Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5HD |
2.51 miles |
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St Alban's Catholic High School
Digby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3NJ |
2.71 miles |
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Sir Bobby Robson School
Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9FA |
2.93 miles |
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Ipswich Academy
Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0SP |
3.04 miles |