Halifax Primary School

About Halifax Primary School

Halifax Primary School sets high expectations for our children both in terms of their learning and their behaviour and discipline. We focus on encouraging children to work collaboratively and tailor our curriculum so it is engaging, but most of all, we choose topics pupils relate to.

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Key Facts

Founded 1971

Head/Principal Mrs Kelly Landers

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 32 responses • 7.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

93.8% positive 6.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

93.8% positive 6.3% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

93.8% positive 6.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

96.9% positive 3.1% negative

My child does well at this school

96.9% positive 3.1% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 32 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

19.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

63.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful school experience"

We've been at Halifax Primary for a few years now and have only had positive experiences. The teachers are supportive, the facilities are great, and the extracurricular activities are engaging. My child particularly enjoys the PSHE open afternoons and the opportunity to learn instruments.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David T

Parent May 1, 2022

4.0

"A good choice for our family"

We moved to Ipswich recently and were looking for a school that would provide a good education for our children. Halifax Primary has exceeded our expectations. The staff are friendly, the curriculum is engaging, and the trips are well-organized. My child enjoys the Ukulele group and looks forward to the monthly 'Musical Extravaganza'.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rachel M

Parent Aug 1, 2021

4.0

"Some positives, some areas for improvement"

We moved out of the area before our child finished at Halifax Primary, but our experience was mixed. The teachers were generally supportive, and the school had some great facilities. However, we felt that the school could have been more responsive to our child's needs, and the communication with parents could be improved. Overall, it was an okay experience, but not without its challenges.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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