Kesgrave High School Catchment Area
Kesgrave High School is a academy converter secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1858 pupils, and a capacity of 1850 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,858
Pupils
1,850
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Kesgrave High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Kesgrave High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →Kesgrave High School — School Information
- Full address
- Main Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2PB
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 14.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136969
Other Secondary Schools in Ipswich
If Kesgrave High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Ipswich are the next closest alternatives.
Northgate High School Catchment Area
Community school · IP4 3DL
Ipswich Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · IP3 0SP
Copleston High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · IP4 5HD
Hadleigh High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · IP7 5HU
Holbrook Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · IP9 2QX
Ormiston Endeavour Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · IP1 6SG
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Frequently Asked Questions — Kesgrave High School
Is Kesgrave High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Kesgrave High School currently has 1858 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1850 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Kesgrave High School? ▾
Admission to Kesgrave High School 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 Kesgrave High School cover? ▾
Kesgrave High School is a secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Kesgrave High School? ▾
Kesgrave High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.