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Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt

Goodgraded 24/04/2024Ages 5–11408 pupilsChurch of England
Colchester, CO6 3JF
Essex

Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Colchester, within the Essex local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 408 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/04/2024, Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Colchester can view Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.7%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence9.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals8.8%England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.0%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-34%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)1%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

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