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East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Babergh, CO7 6SWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#4,459
of 13,686 nationally

About East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 67 applications for just 28 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.39. Of those, 29 were first-preference applications, and 27 first-preference offers were made, meaning most families who put it top got in, but competition is real. That level of demand suggests parents trust what the school offers. The school is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, with a Church of England character, and is led by headteacher Clare Sampson. It currently has 200 pupils on roll, just below its capacity of 210, so there is a little breathing room. Around 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is below the national average, reflecting a relatively affluent intake. The school also has a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has held consistently across its two most recent inspections, including the most recent graded inspection in July 2024.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Lane, Nr Colchester, Babergh, CO7 6SW
HeadteacherClare Sampson
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils200
Free School Meals (FSM)10.0%
School Capacity200 / 210 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumICT SuitePlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketSwimmingGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubBook ClubCodingEco ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:20

Source: eastbergholt-pri.suffolk.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.