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East Bergholt High School

Heath Road, Colchester, CO7 6RJ
Part of: PENROSE LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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East Bergholt High School
Colchester, CO7 6RJ
894 Pupils
930 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
15.50% FSM %
442 Boys
452 Girls
About East Bergholt High School

East Bergholt High School is a Secondary Academies serving Colchester and the surrounding area in Suffolk. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the East of England region.

It has 894 pupils on roll. School capacity: 930. Current headteacher: Daniel Woodcock.

Information on East Bergholt High School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District Babergh
Parliamentary Constituency South Suffolk
Ward East Bergholt
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-08-2011
UKPRN 10034638
URN 137218
Data Last Updated 04-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Chris Burns Chair of Local Governing Body 31/01/2023 30/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Roger Bannister Local Governor 13/07/2023 12/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Councillor Diane Barrow Local Governor 31/01/2023 30/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Christopher Burns Local Governor 31/01/2023 30/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Hannah Driver Local Governor 17/11/2025 16/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jasmine Kennell Local Governor 22/11/2022 21/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Peter Vergo Local Governor 13/10/2023 12/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Dan Woodcock Local Governor 01/01/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
1.11 km • Nr Colchester
Other
Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
3.05 km • Ipswich
Other
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
3.41 km • Colchester
Other
Brooklands Primary School
3.46 km • Nr Manningtree
Other
Stratford St Mary Primary School
3.71 km • Nr Colchester
Other
Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
3.99 km • Ipswich
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
East Bergholt High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Colchester, Suffolk.
East Bergholt High School has 894 pupils, with a capacity of 930.
East Bergholt High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at East Bergholt High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at East Bergholt High School is Mr Daniel Woodcock.
East Bergholt High School is at Heath Road, East Bergholt, Colchester, CO7 6RJ, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at East Bergholt High School: Does not have a sixth form.
East Bergholt High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Daniel Woodcock
Heath Road, East Bergholt, Colchester, CO7 6RJ
01206298200
www.ebhigh.org.uk
Location
CO7 6RJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137218
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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