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What is Heath Primary School, Kesgrave's Ofsted rating?

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is Heath Primary School, Kesgrave located?

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is located in Ipswich, Suffolk, East of England, IP5 1JG.

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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

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In terms of academic performance, Heath Primary School, Kesgrave has 64% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 258 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 8.2%, 11% of pupils eligible for free school meals.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected64%

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Solid64% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Heath Primary School, Kesgrave?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 258 pupils
SEN support: 13% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (8–13% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 55/100

Good surroundings

Air quality49/100

Transport access44/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

At Heath Primary School, Kesgrave, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

77% met the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths.

Staff and Finance at Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

The teacher turnover rate at Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is 8.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave has 258 pupils on roll.

11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

13% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave Ofsted Rating: Good

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Heath Primary School, Kesgrave's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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