Kesgrave High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Main Road Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 2PB |
| Phone | 01473624855 |
| Reference Number | 136969 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1841 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.06%
Girls: 48.94% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 165 | 142 | 307 |
| 8 | 157 | 152 | 309 |
| 9 | 130 | 179 | 309 |
| 10 | 160 | 147 | 307 |
| 11 | 164 | 144 | 308 |
| 12 | 88 | 60 | 148 |
| 13 | 76 | 77 | 153 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.9% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-02-03 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-06 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-12-06 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-09-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Kesgrave High School | ||
| 2009-09-22 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-11-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-03-01 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-11-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-01-08 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2009-09-22 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-11-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-03-01 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-11-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-01-08 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.17 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave
Bell Lane, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 1JG |
0.53 miles |
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Cedarwood Primary School
Wilkinson Drive, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2ES |
0.7 miles |
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Gorseland Primary School
Deben Avenue, Martlesham Heath, Gorseland, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3QR |
0.83 miles |
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Birchwood Primary School
Valiant Road, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3SP |
1.17 miles |
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Martlesham Primary Academy
Black Tiles Lane, Martlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4SS |
1.22 miles |
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Bealings School
Sandy Lane, Little Bealings, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6LW |
1.29 miles |
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Broke Hall Community Primary School
Chatsworth Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5XD |
1.86 miles |
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Rushmere Hall Primary School
Lanark Road, Rushmere Hall Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3EJ |
2.37 miles |
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Britannia Primary School and Nursery
Britannia Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5HE |
2.44 miles |
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Victory Road, St John's CEVA Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4LE |
2.55 miles |
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Sidegate Primary School
Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4JD |
2.7 miles |
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Kyson Primary School
Peterhouse Crescent, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4HX |
2.79 miles |
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Rose Hill Primary
Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DL |
2.88 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4EU |
2.94 miles |
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Grundisburgh Primary School
Alice Driver Road, Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6XH |
2.95 miles |
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Bucklesham Primary School
Main Road, Bucklesham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP10 0AX |
3 miles |
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Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
Clifford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1PJ |
3.02 miles |
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Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Nacton Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9JL |
3.06 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge
Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JJ |
3.29 miles |
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Ravenswood Community Primary School
Ravenswood Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9UA |
3.33 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Alban's Catholic High School
Digby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3NJ |
1.89 miles |
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Copleston High School
Copleston Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5HD |
2.29 miles |
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Northgate High School
Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3DL |
2.71 miles |
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New Skill Centre
Wolsey House, 2-5 The Drift, Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9QR |
2.96 miles |
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Sir Bobby Robson School
Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9FA |
3.04 miles |
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Woodbridge Road Academy
50 Russet Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2EB |
3.1 miles |
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Farlingaye High School
Ransom Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JX |
3.45 miles |
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Suffolk New College
Rope Walk, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LT |
3.47 miles |
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Woodbridge School
Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JH |
3.48 miles |
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Ipswich Academy
Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0SP |
3.52 miles |
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Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office
St Andrew House, Ipswich, IP4 1LJ |
3.53 miles |
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Ipswich School
Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG |
3.94 miles |
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Orwell Park School
Nacton, Ipswich, IP10 0ER |
3.95 miles |
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The Meadows Montessori School
32 Larchcroft Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6AR |
4.35 miles |
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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PL |
4.36 miles |
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Ormiston Endeavour Academy
Defoe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6SG |
4.67 miles |
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Ipswich High School
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4.88 miles |
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Stone Lodge Academy
Stone Lodge Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9HW |
4.94 miles |
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St Joseph's College
Belstead Road, Ipswich, IP2 9DR |
4.94 miles |