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Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt

Colchester, CO6 3JFPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
74%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
59 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2925 of 13,686 nationally

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

Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in West Bergholt is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 5 to 11, and it is currently full to near capacity with 408 pupils against a school capacity of 420. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 8.8%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent local intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 112 applications for 60 places, with 59 of those applications listing Heathlands as a first preference. Of those first-preference families, 57 were offered a place, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.87. This level of competition indicates that the school is a popular choice among local families, and securing a place often requires living within the catchment area or having a strong connection to the Church of England foundation.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressNew Church Road, Colchester, Colchester, CO6 3JF
HeadteacherDarryl Crawley
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils408
Free School Meals (FSM)8.8%
School Capacity408 / 420 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (24 Apr 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Oct 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsForest SchoolLibraryICT SuitePlaying FieldsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersAthleticsSwimmingNetballTennisFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirEco ClubGardeningCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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