Kersey Church of England Primary School
Ipswich, IP7 6EG · Suffolk · primary school
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206th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.3/10 against 2,762 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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) 2023/24 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kersey Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 40 pupils against a stated capacity of 77. 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the cohort? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support learning?
What Ofsted said about Kersey Church of England Primary School
Overview
Kersey Church of England Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for behaviour and personal development. The report describes a school where pupils are “proud of their school” and thrive within a “caring community” supported by high expectations and an “ambitious curriculum.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, with incidents of low-level disruption being “extremely rare.”
- Leaders have established a “well-designed and ambitious curriculum” with clear progression in core subjects like English, mathematics, and science.
- The school provides extensive opportunities for personal development, including leadership roles and community engagement, fostering “tolerance and respect.”
- Systems for identifying and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “swift and accurate,” ensuring they access the same ambitious curriculum.
- Attendance is high due to “robust systems” that identify and remove barriers to learning.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must use assessment effectively in all curriculum areas to routinely check what pupils know, ensuring they can apply knowledge to complex tasks.
- The reading curriculum needs strengthening to ensure pupils develop awareness of a wider variety of books and authors, aiding fluency and confidence.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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