Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Contact details for the school

School Name: Heath Primary School, Kesgrave
Address: Bell Lane, Kesgrave
Town/City: Ipswich
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP5 1JG
Telephone Number: 01473 622806
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • 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).