Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Field Lane Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7QA |
| Phone | 01502740223 |
| Reference Number | 141172 |
Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. Pupils enjoy their time at school, participating actively in learning and feeling safe and supported by attentive staff. The leadership has established high expectations and successfully improved academic standards, resulting in pupils achieving well. The school environment is calm and purposeful, with strong support for individual pupil needs, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. This inspection marks a significant improvement from the previous rating of 'Requires Improvement'.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 211 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.18%
Girls: 48.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| 2 | 13 | 18 | 31 |
| 3 | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| 4 | 9 | 21 | 30 |
| 5 | 19 | 12 | 31 |
| 6 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.5% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 10 Dec 2019 | School inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong sense of teamwork among staff and leaders.
- High-quality education with significant improvements in pupil achievement.
- Well-ordered and well-delivered curriculum that enhances learning retention.
- Effective early years provision supporting children's transition to Year 1.
- Excellent reading support and well-resourced library promoting a love for reading.
- Focus on personal development through activities like residential trips and community help.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the application of the phonics program among some teachers.
- Lack of coherence in the sequencing of learning in a small number of subjects.
- Attendance issues for a small group of pupils remain a concern.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
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.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | ||
| Writing | 0.1 | ||
| Maths | 1.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Carlton Colville Primary School
Gisleham Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8DG |
1.9 miles |
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Pakefield Primary School
London Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7AQ |
2.15 miles |
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The Old School
Toad Row, Beccles, NR34 7LG |
2.17 miles |
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Grove Primary School
Framfield Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8RQ |
2.65 miles |
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Westwood Primary School
Westwood Avenue, Westwood Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9RR |
2.81 miles |
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Elm Tree Primary School
Ranworth Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9HN |
2.99 miles |
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Kirkley Cliff Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0DG |
2.99 miles |
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Phoenix St Peter Academy
Enstone Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, Suffolk, NR33 0NE |
3.22 miles |
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Red Oak Primary School
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3.37 miles |
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Dell Primary School
Dell Road, Oulton Broad, Dell Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9NU |
3.42 miles |
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Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School
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3.96 miles |
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Roman Hill Primary School
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4.2 miles |
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Oulton Broad Primary School
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4.39 miles |
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Woods Loke Primary School
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4.69 miles |
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St Margaret's Primary Academy
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4.69 miles |
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Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
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4.71 miles |
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The Limes Primary Academy
Lime Avenue, Oulton, Lowestoft, NR32 3BQ |
4.78 miles |
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Poplars Community Primary School
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4.85 miles |
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Pakefield High School
London Road Pakefield, Pakefield, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7AQ |
2.02 miles |
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Sunrise Academy
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2.33 miles |
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Warren School
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3.2 miles |
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East Point Academy
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3.36 miles |
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Ness Point School
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4.19 miles |
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Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office
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4.43 miles |
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East Coast College
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4.43 miles |
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The Ashley School
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4.87 miles |
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Ormiston Denes Academy
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4.98 miles |