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Details

Age Range3-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Address57 Gatacre Road, IP1 2LQ
School Websitewww.handfordhall.omat.org.uk
Telephone1473251603
URN144212

School Census

Total 374
Girls/Boys 203/171
Girls/Boys Ratio 54.3%/45.7%
% pupils where English not first language 77.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 110
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 32.1%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
19/01/2023 Good
25/11/2010 Good
Inspection Date 19/01/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 25/11/2010
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
19 January 2023School inspection: GoodView
11 February 2020School inspectionView
06 April 2017Academy conversion letterView

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard72%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard13%
Reading105
Maths105
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard67
Pupils achieving at a higher standard12
Reading105
Maths104
Reading Progress2.7
Writing Progress4.3
Maths Progress1.1
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard79%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard5%
Reading104
Maths104
Reading Progress4.6
Writing Progress5.9
Maths Progress2.9
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard72%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard13%
Reading104
Maths104
Reading Progress5.8
Writing Progress7.3
Maths Progress5.5

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications71
As First Preference31
As second preference25
As third preference15
Total Offers Made33
first preference offers31
second preference offers0
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications77
As First Preference42
As second preference20
As third preference15
Total Offers Made45
first preference offers42
second preference offers1
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications77
As First Preference35
As second preference31
As third preference11
Total Offers Made36
first preference offers35
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications78
As First Preference38
As second preference24
As third preference16
Total Offers Made38
first preference offers38
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications80
As First Preference37
As second preference24
As third preference19
Total Offers Made45
first preference offers37
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications68
As First Preference24
As second preference23
As third preference21
Total Offers Made32
first preference offers24
second preference offers4
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.03%
Total Applications86
As First Preference33
As second preference35
As third preference18
Total Offers Made44
first preference offers32
second preference offers11
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications92
As First Preference50
As second preference27
As third preference15
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers50
second preference offers2
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
62%
agree
38%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
69%
agree
23%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
85%
agree
15%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
15%
agree
15%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
not applicable
69%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
77%
agree
15%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
38%
agree
15%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
8%
don't know
8%
not applicable
31%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
0%
no
0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
0%
agree
0%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
85%
agree
15%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
69%
agree
23%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
77%
agree
8%
disagree
15%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
62%
agree
31%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
46%
agree
31%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
15%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
62%
agree
31%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
8%
don't know
0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
85%
no
15%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
gypsy roma ethnic origin
33.8%
any other white background ethnic origin
23.1%
white british ethnic origin
11.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
8%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
5.9%
african ethnic origin
4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.4%
indian ethnic origin
2.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin
1.6%
any other black background ethnic origin
1.6%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
0.8%
pakistani ethnic origin
0.8%
time period 2022-23
gypsy roma ethnic origin
33.2%
any other white background ethnic origin
25.1%
white british ethnic origin
12.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
10.2%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
5.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.4%
african ethnic origin
2.4%
any other black background ethnic origin
1.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.1%
indian ethnic origin
1.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin
1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.8%
pakistani ethnic origin
0.8%

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