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Kesgrave High School
Main Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2PB, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.2 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,858
Capacity
1,850
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in GCSEs, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 49.7, placing it in the top 31% of schools nationally. A commendable 72% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 10% enter the EBacc. The school also demonstrates a solid progression to university, with 61% of students continuing their education after graduation.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.7 | Top 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 52% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 10% | Bottom 13% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 7% | Bottom 13% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 61% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 152 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.9%
White Other4.5%
Mixed Other3.2%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.06685, 1.24412 · IP5 2PB
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN136969
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Kesgrave High School rated by Ofsted?
Kesgrave High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2022.
Is Kesgrave High School a good school?
Kesgrave High School scores 61.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Kesgrave High School in GCSEs?
Kesgrave High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.7. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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