Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt

About Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt

Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Colchester community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 408 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt "Good", the school is led by headteacher Darryl Crawley, it falls under Essex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2925th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 51 in Colchester.

Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt is a popular choice with families — it received 112 applications for 60 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Forest School, Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Swimming, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Eco Club, Gardening and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Colchester, Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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