The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 358
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- ORWELL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Katarzyna Blake (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
57 Gatacre Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2LQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWest Lodge School
Independent · 324m away
Westbridge Academy
Academy · 412m away
Ranelagh Primary School
Primary · 678m away
Springfield Junior School
Primary · 706m away
Springfield Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 708m away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Primary · 785m away
Ipswich School
Independent · 1.1km away
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Handford Hall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Handford Hall Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Handford Hall Primary School?
Handford Hall Primary School currently has 358 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Handford Hall Primary School take?
Handford Hall Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Handford Hall Primary School?
Handford Hall Primary School is in Ipswich, IP1 2LQ, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Handford Hall Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Handford Hall Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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