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Halifax Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Halifax Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 419 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

419

Pupils

420

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Halifax Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Halifax Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Suffolk catchment area documents →

Halifax Primary School — School Information

Full address
Prince of Wales Drive, Ipswich, IP2 8PY
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
24.8% of pupils
DfE URN
144217

Other Primary Schools in Ipswich

If Halifax Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ipswich are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Halifax Primary School

Is Halifax Primary School oversubscribed?

Halifax Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Halifax Primary School?

Admission to Halifax Primary School is managed by Suffolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Halifax Primary School cover?

Halifax Primary School is a primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Halifax Primary School?

Halifax Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.