Handford Hall Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ipswich, East of England IP1 2LQ · Suffolk
#863 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#7099 of 15,697 nationally
About Handford Hall Primary School
Handford Hall 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 360 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 54.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 863rd of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (90th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 360; capacity filled 114.3%.
There are 81 schools in Ipswich; Handford Hall Primary School ranks 27th 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%)62%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)19%
- 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%)30.8%
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 Handford Hall Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 360
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 30.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 114.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 62%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 19%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Handford Hall Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Ranelagh Primary School
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
281 students · 678 m away
Springfield Junior School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
354 students · 706 m away
Springfield Infant School and Nursery
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
287 students · 708 m away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
407 students · 785 m away
Ipswich School
Ipswich · Independent all-through · Ages 0–18
966 students · 1.1 km away
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students · 1.6 km away
St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
413 students · 1.6 km away
Westbourne Academy
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
989 students · 1.7 km away
The Oaks Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
449 students · 1.8 km away
Dale Hall Community Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
412 students · 1.8 km away
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362 students
Fleetville Junior School
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358 students
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
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Greenpark Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is Handford Hall Primary School a good school?
Handford Hall Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 54.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #863 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 Handford Hall Primary School rank in East of England?
Handford Hall Primary School ranks #863 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #7099 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Handford Hall Primary School?
Handford Hall Primary School had 360 students in 2025.
Is Handford Hall Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Handford Hall Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Handford Hall Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Handford Hall Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.