East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
School Lane, East Bergholt, Colchester, CO7 6SWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Colchester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 26th of 69 primary schools in Colchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 July 2024, report published 19 September 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 July 2024
The school is a harmonious place to be. Pupils value the recent changes that have been made to help enable this. They are proud of their school. They feel a real sense of it being one united community. Pupils feel valued and enjoy coming to school. They are happy and safe due to the care and support they receive from the adults. Pupils know that staff will help to sort out any concerns and worries they might have. Staff and governors have created a nurturing atmosphere. Pupils are enthusiastic, kind and respectful. They have a positive attitude to learning. They behave well in lessons and around the school. Leaders are ambitious about what pupils can achieve. Pupils study a broad and interesting range of subjects. They benefit from many visits in the local area. They learn the importance of working together. They love to help others and make positive contributions. Pupils are active in representing the school in leadership roles, music and sports teams. The school values and celebrates pupils' high attendance. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive timely, effective and considered support.
What the school should improve
- The school has not ensured that teachers always check carefully enough where there are opportunities to further deepen pupils' knowledge. As a result, some pupils do not extend and develop the depth of their knowledge as well as they might. The school needs to ensure that teachers consistently use opportunities to extend and deepen pupils' knowledge.
- The school has not ensured that pupils learn about life beyond East Bergholt. As a result, sometimes, pupils do not gain a broad enough understanding of what it is like to live in modern Britain. The school should ensure that pupils learn about School 3 communities and beliefs from a broader range of perspectives to better promote their personal development.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
195 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford St Mary Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Brooklands Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Highfields Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Clare Sampson
- Phone
- 01206298202
- Address
- School Lane, East Bergholt, Colchester, CO7 6SW
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 124729
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.