Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

StatePrimaryResourced ProvisionChurch of England

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11159 pupils

Carlton Road, Kelsale, IP17 2NPWebsite01728602297

Good159 pupilsAges 4–11

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils159

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils159

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Type

Voluntary Controlled

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

159 / 168 (95%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~23*

Head Teacher

Mrs Nicola Johnson

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Sept 2022

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 74%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.2x oversubscribed (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

5.1%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.1%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence15.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.2%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support 12.6%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 6.3%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Not Assessed13 pupils (43%)

Speech, Language & Communication5 pupils (17%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder3 pupils (10%)

Other3 pupils (10%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health3 pupils (10%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (10%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 8

Teaching assistants (FTE)9

Support staff (FTE)12

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils159

Free school meals 15.7%

English as additional language 1.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British94.3%

Mixed Other2.5%

Mixed White & Asian1.3%

Other0.6%

White Other0.6%

Mixed White & African0.6%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Oct 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,545

total expenditure per pupil

£-855 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,934

Support staff£1,574

Premises£248

Energy£141

Learning resources£270

Income per pupil£6,463

2023-24

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