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Hannah Ball Academy

Buckinghamshire, HP13 7JSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Nov 2021
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Hannah Ball Academy

Hannah Ball Academy is a mixed state primary in Buckinghamshire with capacity for 210 pupils, though it currently has 182 on roll, leaving some room to grow. The school serves a notably diverse intake in terms of disadvantage: 34.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average for primary schools, which typically sits around 23-24%. This suggests the school plays an important role in its local community. Demand is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 40 applications for 22 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.82. Of those, 16 were first-preference applications, and all 16 received offers, meaning families who put Hannah Ball first were successful. The school is non-religious and has no nursery or sixth form provision, so it focuses squarely on primary-age education from 4 to 11.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressPhilip Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7JS
HeadteacherLorraine Machingauta
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Number of Pupils182
Free School Meals (FSM)34.6%
School Capacity182 / 210 (87% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumSensory Room

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketFootballNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChessScience ClubEco ClubCodingGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hannah Ball Academy

Hannah Ball Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.