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Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

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

Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Saxmundham, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 159 pupils, and a capacity of 168 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

159

Pupils

168

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is managed by Suffolk and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — School Information

Full address
Carlton Road, Kelsale, Saxmundham, IP17 2NP
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
15.8% of pupils
DfE URN
124735

Other Primary Schools in Saxmundham

If Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Saxmundham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Is Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?

Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 168 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover?

Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Saxmundham, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.