Heath Primary School, Kesgrave
Ipswich, IP5 1JG · Suffolk · primary school
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88th of 232 primary schools in Suffolk we can score, 253 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,132 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 5.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 12.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 523 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Heath Primary School, Kesgrave
Overview
Pupils at Heath Primary School are described as ‘very happy and safe’, embodying a culture where ‘everyone is valued and respected’. The school delivers a ‘Good’ quality of education with ‘Outstanding’ personal development, fostering responsible citizens through high expectations and engaging opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘kindness and respect’, with bullying being ‘rare’ and behaviour described as ‘mature’.
- Leaders have designed an ‘ambitious and inclusive’ curriculum, particularly in reading, where teachers are ‘well trained’ and lessons are ‘well-structured’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive ‘tailored care and support’ and ‘access the full curriculum’.
- Personal development is prioritised, with pupils showing a ‘very well-developed knowledge of democracy’ and respect for different faiths and cultures.
- Leaders place a ‘key focus on securing the positive mental health and well-being’ of both pupils and staff.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, including the early years, leaders have not clarified the ‘precise knowledge, skills and vocabulary’ pupils need, resulting in ‘gaps in their knowledge’.
- Some pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils ‘do not attend school as regularly as they should’, causing them to ‘miss vital learning’ and achieve less well than peers.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘very strong culture’ where staff are ‘highly trained to be vigilant’ and work ‘quickly and effectively with external agencies’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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