Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt — Primary School in Colchester

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Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt

Colchester, CO6 3JF

408 Pupils

420 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

8.80% FSM %

204 Boys

204 Girls

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

Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Colchester, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 408 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Darryl Crawley.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary controlled school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Essex
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Colchester
Parliamentary Constituency	Harwich and North Essex
Ward	Lexden and Braiswick
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10071000
URN	115083
Data Last Updated	05-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Susan Codling	Chair of Governors	14/09/2025	04/12/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Baxter	Governor	16/01/2025	15/01/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Dale Connelly	Governor	12/11/2022	11/11/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Melanie Cork	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elizabeth Dixon	Governor	02/12/2025	02/12/2028	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Judith Harvey	Governor	21/09/2022	20/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Lefever	Governor	20/05/2025	19/05/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Naomi Steward	Governor	01/11/2022	31/10/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Colleen Stimson	Governor	20/10/2023	19/10/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Catherine Streatfield	Governor	14/09/2021	13/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Rev Heather Wilcox	Governor	11/11/2025	10/11/2029	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)

Schools Nearby

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2.17 km • Colchester

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2.2 km • Colchester

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Holmwood House School

2.45 km • Colchester

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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham

2.96 km • Colchester

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Myland Community Primary School

3.07 km • Colchester

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Doucecroft School

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt?

Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Colchester, Essex.

How many pupils does Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt have?

Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt has 408 pupils, with a capacity of 420.

What is the age range at Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt?

Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.

Is Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt a faith school?

Yes, Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt?

The Headteacher at Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt is Mr Darryl Crawley.

Where is Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt located?

Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt is at New Church Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, CO6 3JF, in the Essex local authority, East of England.

Does Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt currently open?

Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Darryl Crawley

New Church Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, CO6 3JF

01206240288

www.heathlands.essex.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 115083

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026