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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is a community primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 537 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

537

Pupils

630

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Heath Primary School, Kesgrave?

The catchment area for Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is the geographic zone Suffolk uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Suffolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is set by Suffolk and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Suffolk catchment area documents →

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave: 630 places, 85% filled: places available

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave has a published admission number of 630 places. 537 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 630 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Ipswich.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Suffolk publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Suffolk Council school admissions (official) →

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave: School Information

Full address
Bell Lane, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1JG
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
12% of pupils
DfE URN
124593

Other Primary Schools in Ipswich

If Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ipswich are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Heath Primary School, Kesgrave by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

What is the catchment area for Heath Primary School, Kesgrave?

The catchment area for Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is the geographic zone Suffolk uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Suffolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Heath Primary School, Kesgrave oversubscribed?

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 537 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Suffolk.

What is the admissions policy for Heath Primary School, Kesgrave?

Admission to Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is managed by Suffolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Heath Primary School, Kesgrave cover?

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is a primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Heath Primary School, Kesgrave?

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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