VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Goodgraded 29/09/2022Ages 4–11159 pupilsChurch of England
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Saxmundham, within the Suffolk local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 159 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 29/09/2022, Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Saxmundham can view Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence11.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.9England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals19.3%England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.8%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-24%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Saxmundham
All schools in Saxmundham →Saxmundham Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miBenhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School1.8 miYoxford & Peasenhall Primary AcademyGood · 2.9 mi
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