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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Bell Lane, Ipswich, IP5 1JG
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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave
Ipswich, IP5 1JG
537 Pupils
630 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
12.00% FSM %
279 Boys
258 Girls
About Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Suffolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 537 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: David Whatley.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Suffolk or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District East Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Ward Kesgrave
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077200
URN 124593
Data Last Updated 25-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Leah Sinclair Chair of Governors 01/10/2019 16/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jenny Calver Governor 01/07/2022 30/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Gaunt Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by school staff
Miss Amy Haste Governor 14/11/2017 13/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Joshua Hunt Governor 15/12/2025 14/12/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Graham Jordan Governor 06/06/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by LA
Mr Dominick Knight Governor 02/12/2024 02/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tom Mawson Governor 27/06/2023 07/06/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Amy McGarry Governor 15/12/2025 14/12/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Jon Neal Governor 16/11/2017 15/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Steele Governor 13/02/2025 13/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Geoff Swann Governor 01/10/2002 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Kesgrave High School
0.85 km • Ipswich
Other
Cedarwood Primary School
0.97 km • Ipswich
Other
Gorseland Primary School
2.05 km • IPSWICH
Other
Broke Hall Community Primary School
2.17 km • Ipswich
Other
St Alban's Catholic High School
2.26 km • Ipswich
Other
Birchwood Primary School
2.54 km • Ipswich
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave has 537 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is Mr David Whatley.
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is at Bell Lane, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1JG, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Heath Primary School, Kesgrave: Does not have a sixth form.
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr David Whatley
Bell Lane, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1JG
01473622806
heathprimary.co.uk
Location
IP5 1JG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 124593
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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