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Primary schools in and near Kesgrave

All 2 primary schools in Kesgrave, and the nearest just outside.

2 schools in Kesgrave

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  1. Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

    Ipswich, IP5 1JG · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the Kesgrave average.

    65 first choices, 59 offers made

    Met the standard at 1158%

    Kesgrave 60%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.8%Kesgrave 4.6%
    Pupils
    523
    Pupils per teacher
    25.1
    View school Heath Primary School, Kesgrave
  2. Gorseland Primary School

    Ipswich, IP5 3QR · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the Kesgrave average.

    41 first choices, 42 offers made

    Met the standard at 1163%

    Kesgrave 60%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.3%Kesgrave 4.6%
    Pupils
    461
    Pupils per teacher
    20.2
    View school Gorseland Primary School

Just outside Kesgrave

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Kesgrave.

  1. Cedarwood Primary School

    0.5 miles from Kesgrave · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results below the Kesgrave average.

    47 first choices, 54 offers made

    Met the standard at 1157%

    Kesgrave 60%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.1%Kesgrave 4.6%
    Pupils
    399
    Pupils per teacher
    22.3
    View school Cedarwood Primary School
  2. Birchwood Primary School

    1.0 miles from Kesgrave · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

    Results well above the Kesgrave average.

    42 first choices, 29 offers made

    Met the standard at 1173%

    Kesgrave 60%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.6%Kesgrave 4.6%
    Pupils
    209
    Pupils per teacher
    21.3
    View school Birchwood Primary School
  3. Martlesham Primary Academy

    1.2 miles from Kesgrave · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results well above the Kesgrave average.

    13 first choices, 15 offers made

    Met the standard at 1175%

    Kesgrave 60%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.3%Kesgrave 4.6%
    Pupils
    125
    Pupils per teacher
    20.8
    View school Martlesham Primary Academy
The big picture

How Kesgrave's primary schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Ofsted grades in Kesgrave

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 1 newer or converted school doesn't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 0 of 1
  • Good: 1 of 1
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 1
  • Inadequate: 0 of 1
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Kesgrave

  1. A nursery place isn't a Reception place.

    2 schools take children from age 2 or 3. You still need to apply for Reception, even if your child is already in the school's nursery.

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  2. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Primary schools in Kesgrave, explained

There are 2 primary schools in Kesgrave, teaching 984 children. 2 are run by the council and 0 are academies or free schools.

100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 0 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

60.3% of pupils in Kesgrave met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England.

10.4% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £6,936 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 9.0% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many primary schools are in Kesgrave?
There are 2 primary schools in Kesgrave, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Kesgrave?
The highest-ranked primary schools in Kesgrave on Eduscope are Heath Primary School, Kesgrave and Gorseland Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are primary schools in Kesgrave ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in Kesgrave perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Kesgrave, 60% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Kesgrave primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Kesgrave is 23:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Kesgrave?
When choosing a primary school in Kesgrave, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 2 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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