Handford Hall Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 57 Gatacre Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2LQ |
| Phone | 01473251603 |
| Reference Number | 144212 |
Handford Hall Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating across most areas of education, behaviour, and leadership. The school promotes a positive and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to engage in their learning actively. The ambitious curriculum is particularly strong in early reading and mathematics, and personal development is notably outstanding, with a range of extracurricular activities enriching the students' experiences. This is the first graded inspection since the school joined the Orwell Multi Academy Trust in 2017, highlighting its ongoing developmental journey.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 358 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.69%
Girls: 55.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 76.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 27 | 48 |
| 2 | 24 | 32 | 56 |
| 3 | 19 | 34 | 53 |
| 4 | 30 | 26 | 56 |
| 5 | 23 | 30 | 53 |
| 6 | 22 | 32 | 54 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 24.9% |
| White, British | 11.7% |
| African | 6.4% |
| Indian | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 11 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 06 Apr 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 14 Jun 2016 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Handford Hall Primary School | |
| 14 Jun 2016 | Short inspection |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 25 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
| 09 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive and diverse school community
- Pupils display positive attitudes and exceptional behaviour
- Strong curriculum with effective subject knowledge in early reading and mathematics
- Outstanding personal development program and extracurricular activities
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not fluently recall prior learning in a few foundation subjects
- Punctuality is insufficient, with many pupils arriving late and missing important learning time
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 19% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | ||
| Writing | 4.3 | ||
| Maths | 1.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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