# Handford Hall Primary School — Ipswich, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs K Blake

## Contact

- **Address:** Handford Hall Primary School, 57 Gatacre Road, Ipswich, Suffolk
- **Phone:** 01473251603
- **Website:** http://www.handfordhall.omat.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ipswich/handford-hall-primary-school-18475

## About

Welcome to Handford Hall Primary School where learning is unstoppable and aspirations have no limits. We are a unique school with a strong, shared ethos, passionate staff and engaged children, who share our values of inclusivity and kindness.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jan 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Lovely school with wonderful staff: My child has only been at Handford Hall Primary School for a few months, but we've already seen such a big difference in their confidence and happiness. The staff are so supportive and the facilities are excellent. We love the emphasis on inclusivity and kindness - it's a really positive atmosphere. *(Sep 2023)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional education and caring community: Handford Hall Primary School has exceeded our expectations in every way. The teachers are passionate and dedicated, and the curriculum is engaging and challenging. We're impressed by the school's commitment to pastoral care and the strong sense of community that pervades the school. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Generally good, but some issues: We were happy with Handford Hall Primary School when our child was there, but we did experience some difficulties with communication and organisation. The staff were generally supportive, but we felt that some teachers were more approachable than others. On balance, we were satisfied with the education our child received. *(Mar 2021)*

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