Handford Hall Primary School Catchment Area
Handford Hall Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 358 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
358
Pupils
315
Capacity
114%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Handford Hall Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Handford Hall 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.
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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 →Handford Hall Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- 57 Gatacre Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LQ
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 33.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144212
Other Primary Schools in Ipswich
If Handford Hall Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ipswich are the next closest alternatives.
Bildeston Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · IP7 7ES
Bucklesham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · IP10 0AX
Copdock Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · IP8 3HY
Holbrook Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · IP9 2PZ
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave Catchment Area
Community school · IP5 1JG
Otley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · IP6 9NT
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Frequently Asked Questions — Handford Hall Primary School
Is Handford Hall Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Handford Hall Primary School currently has 358 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Handford Hall Primary School? ▾
Admission to Handford Hall 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 Handford Hall Primary School cover? ▾
Handford Hall 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 Handford Hall Primary School? ▾
Handford Hall Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.