The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 537
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mr David Whatley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Bell Lane, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 1JG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Heath Primary School, Kesgrave's Ofsted rating?
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heath Primary School, Kesgrave?
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave currently has 537 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heath Primary School, Kesgrave take?
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heath Primary School, Kesgrave?
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is in Ipswich, IP5 1JG, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heath Primary School, Kesgrave have a sixth form?
No, Heath Primary School, Kesgrave does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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