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Handford Hall Primary School
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Handford Hall Primary School
- Primary
- Ipswich IP1 2LQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff have expert subject knowledge in early reading and mathematics, leading to effective lessons.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including those with SEND.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few foundation subjects, information is not always revisited frequently, resulting in some pupils unable to recall previous learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils remember key information taught, especially in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who struggle with reading receive support to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well, are polite, courteous, and show positive attitudes towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders have effective systems to identify and support pupils with SEND, helping them make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying rarely happens, and pupils trust adults to deal with it quickly. Pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has developed positive relationships with parents, aiding in providing support to vulnerable pupils.
Parent Feedback: Leaders have developed positive relationships with parents and carers.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils engage highly with the excellent range of clubs and activities, contributing to their personal development.
Impact on Student Progress: Expert subject knowledge in early reading and mathematics helps staff teach effective lessons.
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Handford Hall Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 373 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'd like to take this chance to welcome your kid and you to Handford Hall Primary School.
At Handford Hall, we take pride in our accomplishments, the academic growth and variety of our student body.
We also truly believe that education is a collaboration between home and school, and we respect your attention and support. We see you as an active partner in the growth of our school.
Each kid can succeed at every level because to the staff's commitment to providing them with the support and motivation they need.
In order for the kid to succeed, we believe that robust pastoral assistance is essential.
I'm hoping this website will help you gain some understanding of how the school functions, what is expected of your kid, and how we can work together to give your child the best working and learning environment possible.
You should get in touch with us, schedule a visit, and come see for yourself.
You'll feel proud of your school and a part of your neighbourhood.
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At Handford Hall, we take pride in our accomplishments, the academic growth and variety of our student body.
We also truly believe that education is a collaboration between home and school, and we respect your attention and support. We see you as an active partner in the growth of our school.
Each kid can succeed at every level because to the staff's commitment to providing them with the support and motivation they need.
In order for the kid to succeed, we believe that robust pastoral assistance is essential.
I'm hoping this website will help you gain some understanding of how the school functions, what is expected of your kid, and how we can work together to give your child the best working and learning environment possible.
You should get in touch with us, schedule a visit, and come see for yourself.
You'll feel proud of your school and a part of your neighbourhood.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 7-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | 28.4 | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 104 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 105 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | 51.78% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 6.07% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% 7 | 58.45% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 8 | 8.11% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 5.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | 56.08% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 7.85% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 5.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 7.3 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.5 | Well Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Handford Hall Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1