Schools and Education in Kelsale

There are 12 schools within 5 miles of Kelsale town centre, including 8 primary and 1 secondary schools. Of those inspected by Ofsted, 89% are rated Good or Outstanding. Parents should note that 1 school has a rating below Good — it's worth reviewing the latest inspection reports.

Total Schools
12
Primary
8
Secondary
1
Good / Outstanding
89%

Ofsted Ratings Overview

8
1
Good (8) Requires Improvement (1) Not yet inspected (3)
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Carlton Road, Kelsale, Saxmundham, IP17 2NP Inspected: 22 November 2022 Saxmundham Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Brook Farm Road, Saxmundham, IP17 1XQ Inspected: 23 May 2024 Yoxford & Peasenhall Primary Academy Primary 2.2 miles Yoxford, Saxmundham, IP17 3EU Inspected: 25 June 2024 Middleton Community Primary School Primary 3.2 miles Rectory Road, Middleton, Saxmundham, IP17 3NW Inspected: 09 June 2025 Summerhill School 3.8 miles Westward Ho, LEISTON, Leiston, IP16 4HY Inspected: 27 October 2011 Leiston Family Hub 3.9 miles Waterloo Avenue, Leiston, IP16 4HF Inspected: 30 November 2010 Compass Community School Aylward Park 4.2 miles Crown Street, Leiston, IP16 4AX Inspected: 18 September 2025 Coldfair Green Community Primary School Primary 4.4 miles Judith Avenue, Knodishall, Saxmundham, IP17 1UY Inspected: 14 September 2023
Alde Valley Academy Secondary 4.6 miles Seaward Avenue, Leiston, IP16 4BG Inspected: 17 September 2024
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School Primary 2.3 miles School Lane, Benhall, Saxmundham, IP17 1HE Snape Primary School Primary 4.3 miles Saxonfields, Snape, Saxmundham, IP17 1QG Leiston Primary School Primary 4.5 miles King George's Avenue, Leiston, IP16 4JQ