Halifax Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Ipswich (Suffolk).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We are a friendly and inclusive school with a clear vision that every member of our community is: A child's primary school years are the launch-pad to their future and we make it our mission to help each child succeed by nurturing collaborative and curious lifelong learning by teaching and living our values: Academic success is very important but equally important are the skills that prepare the children to be responsible, tolerant and resilient individuals who aim high in everything they do.
We provide a variety of experiences and extracurricular activities aimed at ensuring children gain essential life skills leading to a well-rounded education. We focus on encouraging children to work collaboratively and tailor our curriculum so it is engaging, but most of all we choose topics children can relate to.
We are particularly proud of our swimming pool, where children have the opportunity to swim from Year 2, and our regular Musical Extravaganza where every pupil in the school is involved in putting on a performance.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
13 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Archery
- Basketball
- Climbing
- Computing
- Cricket
- Dance
- Dodgeball
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 144217
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- Ipswich
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2017
Governing body (8 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Lisa Elmer | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Blacker | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Gary Harvey | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Hannah Barber | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kelly Landers | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mrs Lauren Elizabeth Hazelton | Local Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Martin Peartree | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Kevin Dale | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2017 · until 2029 |
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