SchoolScoresEast Bergholt CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
School Lane, East Bergholt, Nr Colchester, CO7 6SW
01206 298202 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 July 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
85 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
| Statement | This school | Nr Colchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nr Colchester. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nr Colchester. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nr Colchester. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 27 parents whose child had been bullied 56th highest of 92 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Suffolk. Higher than 42% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | – | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 58 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nr Colchester. Higher than 89% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 89% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nr Colchester. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Nr Colchester figures pool parents at the Nr Colchester schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
73% — 14 points above the Suffolk average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Suffolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 34 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (88%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 68 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Nr Colchester. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 23.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Nr Colchester. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Nr Colchester. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Nr Colchester. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 12.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Nr Colchester. Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Nr Colchester. Lower than 58% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Nr Colchester. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.5 | 5.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Nr Colchester. Lower than 39% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.50% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Nr Colchester. Higher than 33% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.1 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Nr Colchester. Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Nr Colchester. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Stratford St Mary Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dedham CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Capel St Mary CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brooklands Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highfields Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2022 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is East Bergholt CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
East Bergholt CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 July 2024.
How did East Bergholt CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend East Bergholt CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
98% of the 85 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend East Bergholt CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is East Bergholt CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 34 families put East Bergholt CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 124729.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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