East Bergholt High School
Contact details for the school

School Name: East Bergholt High School
Address: Heath Road, East Bergholt
Town/City: Colchester
Postcode: CO7 6RJ
Telephone Number: 01206 298200
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Penrose Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Daniel Woodcock
Capacity: 930
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 902 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.3%

Location and administration

URN: 137218
DfE Number: 935/4097
UKPRN: 10034638
UPRN: 200001909908
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Babergh (E07000200)
Constituency: South Suffolk (E14001494)
Electoral Ward: East Bergholt (E05012573)

Easting & Northing: 607956E, 235441N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 58' 44.87" N 1° 1' 36.33" E
Plus Code: 9F33X2HG+MP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.1km)
  2. Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (3.0km)
  3. Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (3.4km)
  4. Brooklands Primary School (3.5km)
  5. Stratford St Mary Primary School (3.7km)
  6. Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (4.0km)
  7. Highfields Primary School (4.4km)
  8. Manningtree High School (4.5km)
  9. Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (4.8km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Roger Bannister - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 July 2027.
  • Councillor Diane Barrow - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 January 2027.
  • Mr Chris Burns - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 31 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 January 2027.
  • Mr Christopher Burns - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 January 2027.
  • Hannah Driver - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 October 2026.
  • Mark Hurley - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 July 2030.
  • Mrs Jasmine Kennell - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 November 2026.
  • Sophie McLaughlin - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 20 May 2030.
  • Mr Peter Vergo - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
  • Mr Dan Woodcock - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).