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| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Address | 57 Gatacre Road, IP1 2LQ |
| School Website | www.handfordhall.omat.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1473251603 |
| URN | 144212 |
| 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% |
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 2.7 |
| Writing Progress | 4.3 |
| Maths Progress | 1.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 4.6 |
| Writing Progress | 5.9 |
| Maths Progress | 2.9 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 5.8 |
| Writing Progress | 7.3 |
| Maths Progress | 5.5 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 33 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 31 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 42 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 36 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 35 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 78 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 38 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 80 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 37 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 68 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 32 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 86 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 32 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 92 |
| As First Preference | 50 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 50 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| 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% |
| 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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