Kersey Church of England Primary School
67%
Capacity
40
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Kersey Church of England Primary School
Kersey Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Babergh community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 40 pupils on roll, operating at 67% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Kersey Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jess Damant and Mrs Claire Dunnell Paley (Co-Heads), it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13088th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 34 in Babergh.
Kersey Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 14 applications for 5 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 1 area, including Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kersey Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Forest School, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Athletics, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Science Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Babergh, Kersey Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Cherry Hill, Ipswich, Babergh, IP7 6EG |
| Headteacher | Jess Damant and Mrs Claire Dunnell Paley (Co-Heads) |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 40 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.5% |
| School Capacity | 40 / 60 (67% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (33%)
13088th of 13,686
Nationally
1503rd of 1,612
In East of England
31st of 34
In Babergh
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
33%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
14
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cherry Hill, Ipswich
Babergh, IP7 6EG
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