Heath Primary School, Kesgrave
School Name: Heath Primary School, Kesgrave Address: Bell Lane, Kesgrave Town/City: Ipswich County: SUFFOLK Postcode: IP5 1JG Telephone Number: 01473 622806 Website: https://heathprimary.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Community school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr David Whatley
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 523 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.3%
URN: 124593
DfE Number: 935/2089
UKPRN: 10077200
UPRN: 200004647560
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: East Suffolk (E07000244)
Constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich (E14001156)
Electoral Ward: Kesgrave (E05012747)
Easting & Northing: 621695E, 245522N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 3' 51.53" N 1° 13' 58.81" E
Plus Code: 9F43367M+P6
DfE Record: View record
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- St Alban's Catholic High School (2.3km)
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- Copleston High School (2.8km)
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- Mrs Jenny Calver - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2026.
- Mrs Nicola Gaunt - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
- Miss Amy Haste - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2017 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 November 2025.
- Mr Joshua Hunt - Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 December 2029.
- Mr Graham Jordan - Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mr Dominick Knight - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2028.
- Mr Tom Mawson - Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 June 2027.
- Mrs Amy McGarry - Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 December 2029.
- Mr Jon Neal - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 November 2029.
- Mrs Leah Sinclair - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 October 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 July 2027.
- Mr James Steele - Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 February 2028.
- Mr Geoff Swann - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2002 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mrs Joanne Tillinghast - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 July 2027.
- Mr David Whatley - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2013 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).