Handford Hall Primary School

About Handford Hall Primary School

Handford Hall Primary School is an academy converter in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 358 pupils on roll. It is part of ORWELL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 January 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 75.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Suffolk →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

358 / 315 (114%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 January 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

57 Gatacre Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2LQ

Phone

01473251603

Headteacher

Katarzyna Blake

Website

http://www.handfordhall.omat.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Handford Hall Primary School?

Handford Hall Primary School is an academy converter in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Handford Hall Primary School have?

Handford Hall Primary School has 358 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Handford Hall Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Handford Hall Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 January 2023).

How does Handford Hall Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

62% of pupils at Handford Hall Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Handford Hall Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Handford Hall Primary School is part of ORWELL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Handford Hall Primary School?

Handford Hall Primary School is located at 57 Gatacre Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2LQ.