Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Colchester, East of England CO6 3JF · Essex
#72 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#512 of 15,697 nationally
About Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt is a local authority primary located in Colchester, in the Essex local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 5–11. In 2025 it enrolled 411 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 92.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 72nd of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (95th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (85th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 411; capacity filled 97.9%.
There are 94 schools in Colchester; Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt ranks 6th of 91 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)86%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)24%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)8.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 411
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 8.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 97.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 86%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 24%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School
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203 students · 2.2 km away
Braiswick Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
419 students · 2.2 km away
Holmwood House School
Colchester · Independent all-through · Ages 0–16
395 students · 2.4 km away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
102 students · 2.9 km away
Myland Community Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
307 students · 3.1 km away
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students · 3.1 km away
Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
84 students · 3.3 km away
Home Farm Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
422 students · 3.3 km away
Stanway Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
390 students · 3.4 km away
St Helena School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
986 students · 3.5 km away
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Fordham CofE Primary School
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Green Lanes Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt a good school?
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt has a Success Index (England) of 92.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #72 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt rank in East of England?
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt ranks #72 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #512 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt?
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt had 411 students in 2025.
Is Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt a primary school or a secondary school?
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.