Handford Hall Primary School vs Lime Tree Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 114 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Handford Hall Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
360 students
Lime Tree Primary Academy
Houghton Regis · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
360 students
| Measure | Handford Hall Primary School Ipswich, East of England | Lime Tree Primary Academy Houghton Regis, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #863 of 1,872 | #1161 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7099 of 15,697 | #9589 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 360 | 360 |
| Pupils on roll | 360 | 360 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 30.8% |
| Capacity filled | 114.3% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ipswich | Houghton Regis |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.handfordhall.omat.org.uk | www.limetree.academy |
The verdict
- •Handford Hall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 42.6).
- •Handford Hall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 57%).
- •Handford Hall Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 11%).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Handford Hall Primary School better than Lime Tree Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Handford Hall Primary School ranks higher (54.0 vs 42.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Handford Hall Primary School and Lime Tree Primary Academy?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Houghton Regis in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Handford Hall Primary School: 360. Lime Tree Primary Academy: 360. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Handford Hall Primary School and Lime Tree Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Handford Hall Primary School is 863rd of 1,872 and Lime Tree Primary Academy is 1161st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).