East Bergholt High School
URN: 137218 • Colchester CO7 6RJ
Overview
- Name
- East Bergholt High School
- URN
- 137218
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Daniel Woodcock (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01206298200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Heath Road, Colchester CO7 6RJ
Summary
East Bergholt High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Colchester, Suffolk, with a current enrolment of 894 students and a capacity of 930. The school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive academically and personally. The leadership, under Headteacher Dan Woodcock, emphasizes the importance of high-quality teaching and a tailored curriculum designed to meet individual student needs.
The school’s core values focus on kindness, positivity, and striving for personal bests, fostering a culture of respect and self-improvement. Citizenship education is integrated into the curriculum through various subjects and dedicated sessions, encouraging students to engage in community activities and develop a sense of global responsibility.
East Bergholt High School is situated in a rural area, benefiting from its proximity to major transport links. The school is committed to emotional wellbeing and diversity, ensuring that all students are prepared for future challenges and opportunities.
The school’s core values focus on kindness, positivity, and striving for personal bests, fostering a culture of respect and self-improvement. Citizenship education is integrated into the curriculum through various subjects and dedicated sessions, encouraging students to engage in community activities and develop a sense of global responsibility.
East Bergholt High School is situated in a rural area, benefiting from its proximity to major transport links. The school is committed to emotional wellbeing and diversity, ensuring that all students are prepared for future challenges and opportunities.
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Nearby alternatives
- Colchester County High School for Girls (77.7)
- Colchester County High School for Girls (70.2)
- Colchester Royal Grammar School (70.2)
- The Gilberd School (70.2)
- The Stanway School (65.5)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 930
- Pupils
- 894
- Boys
- 442
- Girls
- 452
- FSM %
- 15.50
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 894 | 442 | 452 | 930 | 15.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 893 | 461 | 432 | 930 | 15.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 919 | 481 | 438 | 930 | 12.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 919 | 481 | 438 | 930 | 12.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 926 | 490 | 436 | 930 | 9.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 922 | 490 | 432 | 930 | 8.90 |
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