Kesgrave High School

About Kesgrave High School

Kesgrave High School is an academy converter in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,858 pupils on roll. It is part of EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47 (2025/26). 13.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Suffolk →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,858 / 1,850 (100%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 December 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Main Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2PB

Phone

01473624855

Headteacher

Julia Upton

Website

http://www.kesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Kesgrave High School?

Kesgrave High School is an academy converter in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Kesgrave High School have?

Kesgrave High School has 1,858 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Kesgrave High School's Ofsted rating?

Kesgrave High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022).

How does Kesgrave High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Kesgrave High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47 in 2025/26.

Is Kesgrave High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Kesgrave High School is part of EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD.

Where is Kesgrave High School?

Kesgrave High School is located at Main Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2PB.