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Halifax Primary School
Prince of Wales Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PY, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.6 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
419
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 91%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education. The school outperforms 31% of UK schools in expected outcomes for reading, writing, and maths, with 72% of students meeting the expected standards. While the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 11%, the overall performance reflects a positive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 6 October 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School keeps me informed
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child makes good progress
97%
School has high expectations
97%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
Good range of subjects
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School supports development
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.6%
White Other8.4%
Mixed Other6.2%
Black African3.6%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Black Other1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.04243, 1.14260 · IP2 8PY
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN144217
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.halifax.omat.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Halifax Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Halifax Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 October 2015.
Is Halifax Primary School a good school?
Halifax Primary School scores 75.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Halifax Primary School?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, Halifax Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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