Heath Primary School, Kesgrave
Bell Lane, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1JGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is a primary school in Ipswich for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 19th of 55 primary schools in Ipswich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 May 2023, report published 22 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 May 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to school. They are very happy and safe. Pupils embody 'The Heath Way,' where '…everyone is valued and respected'. High expectations are set for all pupils in terms of their behaviour and attitudes towards their learning. Pupils make every effort to live up to these expectations. They behave maturely in lessons. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning and, as a result, most pupils achieve well. In all aspects of school life, pupils demonstrate kindness and respect to each other and to the adults in the school. Bullying is rare. Pupils agree that this is the case. Pupils have exciting and engaging opportunities that complement their curriculum. Pupils work in the school garden, care for the school animals, work with local busi- nesses on enterprise projects and learn a range of musical instruments. Pupils' leadership skills are developed. This in turn ensures their sense of responsibility is encouraged. Pupils carry out their roles with pride. They are reading and friendship ambassadors as well as eco and school councillors. Pupils are also proud of their work to protect the environment, raise money for charity and to promote fairtrade. This contributes towards pupils' character development and their future role as responsible citizens.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, including within the early years, leaders have not identified the precise knowledge, skills and vocabulary that they want pupils to know and remember. This leads to pupils having gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should ensure that pupils gain the knowledge and skills they need to achieve well across the curriculum, including in early years.
- Some pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils do not attend school as regularly as they should. This means that they miss vital learning and do not achieve as well as their peers. Leaders should ensure that their continued work with families and external agencies is effective in ensuring higher attendance for these pupils, so they achieve equally as well as others.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
81 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
523 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Heath Primary School, Kesgrave
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarwood Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Gorseland Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| Broke Hall Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Birchwood Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| Bealings School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr David Whatley
- Phone
- 01473622806
- Address
- Bell Lane, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1JG
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 124593
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.