Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy
Field Lane, Kessingland, Lowestoft, NR33 7QAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Lowestoft for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 12th of 19 primary schools in Lowestoft. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 December 2019, report published 19 January 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 February 2025
Pupils are welcomed into this warm, inclusive school. Children get off to a flying start in early years. They settle in quickly and learn routines well. The school's motto, 'Be the best you can be', is lived by pupils as they try hard to meet their teachers' high expectations. Pupils achieve well and thrive here. Pupils' well-being is a priority. They are looked after well and kept safe. The school is a haven of calm and pupils' behaviour is praiseworthy. Pupils are happy and proud to belong to the school community. Pupils are provided with a well-designed curriculum, and their interests are cultivated well. They readily take part in learning activities provided for them. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have exactly the right support so they can be successful. The school's work to ensure that pupils who are disadvantaged perform as well as their peers is highly effective. Pupils learn well in this positive environment. Pupils benefit from a range of opportunities that go beyond the curriculum. These opportunities provide memorable experiences and develop pupils' personal skills well. For example, many pupils participate in the local 'First Light Festival' or sing in the school choir at local performance venues.
What the school should improve
- Recent strategies to improve attendance have not yet been fully effective. This means that a small number of pupils miss out on the school's effective provision for education and personal development. The school must embed its efforts to support maximum attendance for all.
- In a few subjects, the school does not ensure that teaching activities enable pupils to learn the intended curriculum well enough. This means there are gaps in pupils' knowledge on these occasions. The school should make sure that teaching enables pupils to learn the school's curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
198 pupils on roll, with places for 341
Schools near Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Colville Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Pakefield Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| The Old School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Grove Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Westwood Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Kellie Egleton
- Phone
- 01502740223
- Address
- Field Lane, Kessingland, Lowestoft, NR33 7QA
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 141172
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.