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Handford Hall Primary School
57 Gatacre Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2LQ, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.6 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
358
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, achieving 62% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 58% nationally. The school boasts a LocaleIQ score of 76.6, indicating it outperforms 77% of schools in the area, suggesting a positive environment for learning. However, only 19% of students reach the higher standard in KS2, which could be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic opportunities.
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Last inspected: 19 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Gypsy/Roma31.3%
White Other24.9%
White British11.7%
Other8.7%
Black African6.4%
Asian Bangladeshi4.7%
Asian Indian2.5%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.7%
Black Other1.4%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Location
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52.06141, 1.13617 · IP1 2LQ
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN144212
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.handfordhall.omat.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Handford Hall Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Handford Hall Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 January 2023.
Is Handford Hall Primary School a good school?
Handford Hall Primary School scores 76.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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