Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

81 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths58%

58%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

523 pupils on roll, with places for 630

Eligible for free school meals10.3%

10.3%, 16.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.2%

9.2%, 12.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.9%

10.9%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: heathprimary.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.