The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 9.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Dedicoat (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Dale Hall Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4LX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastle Hill Junior School
Primary · 637m away
Castle Hill Infant School
Primary · 637m away
Highfield Nursery School
Nursery · 924m away
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Beeches Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Springfield Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ipswich School
Independent · 1.4km away
West Lodge School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Dale Hall Community Primary School?
Dale Hall Community Primary School currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dale Hall Community Primary School take?
Dale Hall Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dale Hall Community Primary School?
Dale Hall Community Primary School is in Ipswich, IP1 4LX, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dale Hall Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dale Hall Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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