The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 10%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mrs Clare Sampson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, East Bergholt, Nr Colchester, Suffolk, CO7 6SW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Nr Colchester, CO7 6SW, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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