Halifax Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ipswich, East of England IP2 8PY · Suffolk
#622 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#5033 of 15,697 nationally
About Halifax Primary School
Halifax Primary School is a academy primary located in Ipswich, in the Suffolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 409 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 64.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 622nd of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (71th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (40th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 409; capacity filled 97.4%.
There are 81 schools in Ipswich; Halifax Primary School ranks 15th of 78 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)72%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)11%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)25.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Halifax Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 409
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 25.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 97.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 72%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 11%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Halifax Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
811 students · 446 m away
St Joseph's College
Ipswich · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
564 students · 619 m away
Hillside Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
402 students · 651 m away
The Willows Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
259 students · 845 m away
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students · 874 m away
Chantry Academy
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,006 students · 947 m away
The Oaks Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
449 students · 1.6 km away
Ranelagh Primary School
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
281 students · 1.7 km away
Gusford Community Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
518 students · 1.8 km away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
407 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
The Cranbourne Primary School
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409 students
Histon and Impington Brook Primary School
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408 students
Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy
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408 students
Saint Michael CofE Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery
St Albans · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
410 students
Winter Gardens Academy
Canvey Island · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
411 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Halifax Primary School a good school?
Halifax Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 64.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #622 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Halifax Primary School rank in East of England?
Halifax Primary School ranks #622 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #5033 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Halifax Primary School?
Halifax Primary School had 409 students in 2025.
Is Halifax Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Halifax Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Halifax Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Halifax Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.