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Kesgrave High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMiss Julia Upton

corporate_fareEAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD

location_onIpswich, IP5 2PB

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,875

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Attainment 8

49.7

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Suffolk

#971 of 3,216 nationally

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Kesgrave High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Ipswich, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Kesgrave High School is an academy converter in Ipswich, Suffolk, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD. The school has approximately 1,858 pupils on roll, of whom 15% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.7, placing the school #6 in Suffolk and #971 of 3,216 nationally. 52.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 31 A-level subjects. 39.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 21.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.02 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

49.7

Grade 5+ E&M

52.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.8%

Entering EBacc9.80%

EBacc APS4.09

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10.70%

EBacc APS4.15

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.10

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS3.95

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS4.3

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.99

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS4.17

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.2%

Achieving A*–A21.3%

Achieving A*–B39.4%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate95.7%

A-level subjects offered31

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.13

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate89.50%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

106

Retention rate91.50%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate96.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 December 2022

Inspection Report

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06 December 2017

Inspection Report

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11 September 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2022-12-06

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-12-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-09-11

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2008-11-12

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.4%(44 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,858 pupils. During this period, there were 62 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,858	62	3.3%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,858	59	3.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,846	49	2.7%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,841	48	2.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,841	40	2.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,874	42	2.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,875	36	1.9%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,871	66	3.5%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,873	30	1.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,884	18	1.0%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,892	25	1.3%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,846	24	1.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,847	8	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,850	25	1.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,870	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,870	18	1.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,856	25	1.3%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,837	19	1.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,840	17	0.9%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,843	14	0.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,817	14	0.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,821	14	0.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,821	19	1.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,825	19	1.0%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,836	19	1.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,827	22	1.2%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 139 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 54 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 54 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 51 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 42 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Physical Disability 10 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree32%

agree45%

disagree18%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree33%

agree42%

disagree18%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree36%

agree25%

disagree13%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

not applicable18%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes22%

no78%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree18%

agree42%

disagree31%

strongly disagree9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree49%

agree34%

disagree11%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree43%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree45%

agree43%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree40%

disagree3%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree45%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree37%

agree38%

disagree17%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes83%

no17%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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