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Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy

Field Lane, Kessingland, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7QA, Suffolk


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.0 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
211
Capacity
341
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
62%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top third nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 78% recommending the school, although there is room for improvement as no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 10 December 2019Older inspection ⓘ
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.71%Top 33% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.0%Bottom 0% UK
Parent View (18 responses)
3.8
School keeps me informed
94%
My child feels safe
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child is happy
83%
My child makes good progress
83%
School supports development
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
I'd recommend this school
78%
School has high expectations
78%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
28% disagree
Behaviour is good
72%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.5%
White Other3.3%
Gypsy/Roma2.8%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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52.41996, 1.71933 · NR33 7QA

School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN141172
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?

Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2019.

Is Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy a good school?

Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy scores 49.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy?

Based on 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.

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