East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: School Lane, East Bergholt
Town/City: Nr Colchester
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: CO7 6SW
Telephone Number: 01206 298202
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Clare Sampson
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 195 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.8%

Location and administration

URN: 124729
DfE Number: 935/3085
UKPRN: 10074583
UPRN: 100091474030
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Babergh (E07000200)
Constituency: South Suffolk (E14001494)
Electoral Ward: East Bergholt (E05012573)
Diocese: CE33(Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich)

Easting & Northing: 606895E, 235107N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 58' 35.5" N 1° 0' 40.08" E
Plus Code: 9F33X2G6+JF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Hayley Aherne - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 October 2027.
  • Ms Cath Breckell - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 December 2028.
  • Mr Chris Burns - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 8 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Mr Simon Rothwell - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 August 2028.
  • Mrs Clare Sampson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Paula Simmons - Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 May 2028.
  • Mr Ian Thoroughgood - Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2026.
  • Mrs Laura Tuttlebee - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Naomi Walker - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 March 2029.
  • Mr Richard Wheatley - Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 December 2028.