The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 408
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 8.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Darryl Crawley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
New Church Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3JF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt's Ofsted rating?
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt?
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt currently has 408 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt take?
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt?
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt is in Colchester, CO6 3JF, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt have a sixth form?
No, Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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