Handford Hall Primary School
School Name: Handford Hall Primary School Address: 57 Gatacre Road Town/City: Ipswich County: SUFFOLK Postcode: IP1 2LQ Telephone Number: 01473 251603 Website: http://www.handfordhall.omat.org.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2017 Trust: Orwell Multi Academy Trust Sponsor: Orwell Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Katarzyna Blake
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 360 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 114% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.8%
URN: 144212
DfE Number: 935/2154
UKPRN: 10063474
UPRN: 10035057691
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Ipswich (E07000202)
Constituency: Ipswich (E14001302)
Electoral Ward: Westgate (E05007130)
Easting & Northing: 615082E, 244978N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 3' 43.33" N 1° 8' 10.84" E
Plus Code: 9F43346P+RG
DfE Record: View record
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- Katarzyna Blake - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2011 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Claire Coster - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2029.
- Mr Colin Kreidewolf - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
- Mr Colin Kreidewolf - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
- Mrs Henrietta Wells - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
- Marie Worley - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 November 2028.