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East Bergholt High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Daniel Woodcock

corporate_farePENROSE LEARNING TRUST

location_onColchester, CO7 6RJ

language Visit Website phone 1206298200

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

900

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Attainment 8

47.8

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Suffolk

#1,241 of 3,216 nationally

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East Bergholt High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Colchester, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

East Bergholt High School is an academy converter in Colchester, Suffolk, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of PENROSE LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 894 pupils on roll, of whom 16% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8, placing the school #9 in Suffolk and #1,241 of 3,216 nationally. 48.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 9.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

48.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.6%

Entering EBacc14.20%

EBacc APS4.11

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14.70%

EBacc APS4.08

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.86

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS4.12

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4.05

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS4.22

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 June 2023

Inspection Report

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16 January 2018

Inspection Report

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12 September 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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09 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-01-16

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-09-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-02-09

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

9.2%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.7%(33 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 894 pupils. During this period, there were 82 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 9.2%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	894	82	9.2%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	900	96	10.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	912	67	7.3%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	893	56	6.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	887	30	3.4%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	912	36	3.9%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	900	46	5.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	903	31	3.4%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	922	37	4.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	919	45	4.9%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	915	30	3.3%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	924	33	3.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	926	11	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	927	20	2.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	922	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	922	48	5.2%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	917	50	5.5%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	926	32	3.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	929	36	3.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	930	29	3.1%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	914	29	3.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	911	10	1.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	907	3	0.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	916	3	0.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	922	6	0.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	924	5	0.5%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 36 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 35 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 35 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 20 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 9 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

78.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

84.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree25%

agree43%

disagree21%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree16%

agree37%

disagree30%

strongly disagree12%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree24%

agree23%

disagree15%

strongly disagree17%

don't know4%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes26%

no74%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree31%

agree22%

disagree31%

strongly disagree12%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree30%

agree40%

disagree16%

strongly disagree4%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree45%

disagree15%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree23%

agree42%

disagree23%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree52%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree54%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree26%

agree34%

disagree18%

strongly disagree11%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes68%

no32%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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