Halifax Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Prince of Wales Drive Ipswich Suffolk IP2 8PY |
| Phone | 01473683932 |
| Reference Number | 144217 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 419 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.84%
Girls: 49.16% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
| 2 | 24 | 37 | 61 |
| 3 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 4 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| 5 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 6 | 36 | 24 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.8% |
| White, Other | 7.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.4% |
| African | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2020-01-08 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-03 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-04-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Halifax Primary School | ||
| 2015-10-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-12-11 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-09-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-10-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-07-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-07-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-03-20 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-11-22 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-07-12 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-03-28 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2005-10-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-11-08 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2015-10-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-12-11 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-09-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-10-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-07-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-07-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-03-20 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-11-22 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-07-12 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-03-28 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2005-10-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-11-08 | 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 | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | 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 | 0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Hillside Primary School
Belstead Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8NU |
0.4 miles |
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The Willows Primary School
Downing Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9ER |
0.53 miles |
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Stone Lodge Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9HN |
0.54 miles |
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The Oaks Primary School
Aster Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0NR |
0.96 miles |
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Ranelagh Primary School
Pauls Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0AN |
1.04 miles |
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Gusford Community Primary School
Sheldrake Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LQ |
1.1 miles |
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Portman Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AX |
1.14 miles |
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Cliff Lane Primary School
Cliff Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0PJ |
1.19 miles |
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Handford Hall Primary School
57 Gatacre Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2LQ |
1.34 miles |
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Sprites Primary Academy
Stonechat Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0SA |
1.38 miles |
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Bolton Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2BT |
1.4 miles |
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St Helen's Primary School
Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2LT |
1.42 miles |
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Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Raeburn Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0EW |
1.5 miles |
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Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
Clifford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1PJ |
1.66 miles |
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Morland Church of England Primary School
Morland Road, Ipswich, IP3 0LH |
1.74 miles |
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Rose Hill Primary
Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DL |
1.76 miles |
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Springfield Infant School and Nursery
11 Wesley Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4PP |
1.76 miles |
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Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Nacton Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9JL |
1.77 miles |
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Springfield Junior School
Kitchener Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4DT |
1.78 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4EU |
1.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PL |
0.28 miles |
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St Joseph's College
Belstead Road, Ipswich, IP2 9DR |
0.38 miles |
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Stone Lodge Academy
Stone Lodge Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9HW |
0.48 miles |
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Chantry Academy
Mallard Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR |
0.59 miles |
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Suffolk New College
Rope Walk, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LT |
1.27 miles |
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Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office
St Andrew House, Ipswich, IP4 1LJ |
1.29 miles |
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Ipswich School
Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG |
1.57 miles |
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One Sixth Form College
Scrivener Drive, Pinewood, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3SU |
1.57 miles |
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Belstead House Adult Education Centre
Sprites Lane, Ipswich, IP8 3NA |
1.59 miles |
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The Bridge School
Sprites Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3ND |
1.59 miles |
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Woodbridge Road Academy
50 Russet Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2EB |
1.82 miles |
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Ipswich Academy
Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0SP |
2.05 miles |
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Sir Bobby Robson School
Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9FA |
2.14 miles |
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The Meadows Montessori School
32 Larchcroft Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6AR |
2.33 miles |
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Copleston High School
Copleston Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5HD |
2.34 miles |
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Westbourne Academy
Marlow Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5JN |
2.37 miles |
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New Skill Centre
Wolsey House, 2-5 The Drift, Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9QR |
2.4 miles |
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Northgate High School
Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3DL |
2.6 miles |
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St Alban's Catholic High School
Digby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3NJ |
2.83 miles |
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Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
Defoe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6SG |
2.83 miles |