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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Goodgraded 16/05/2023Ages 3–11537 pupilsDoes not apply
Ipswich, IP5 1JG
Suffolk

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ipswich, within the Suffolk local authority. The school has around 537 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/05/2023, Heath Primary School, Kesgrave was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Ipswich can view Heath Primary School, Kesgrave's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Ipswich (IP5 1JG), Heath Primary School, Kesgrave serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 16/05/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence13.2%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals10.3%England avg 24.0%
English not first language9.2%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-17%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)7%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

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