East Bergholt High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Heath Road East Bergholt Colchester CO7 6RJ |
| Phone | 01206298200 |
| Reference Number | 137218 |
East Bergholt High School has demonstrated good overall performance, continuing to uphold high expectations for pupils' achievement and behavior. The school has adopted effective curriculum strategies that have positively impacted pupil learning, leading to good educational outcomes, particularly for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). However, disruptions in learning due to occasional misbehavior and a lack of clear communication regarding reporting concerns have been identified as areas needing improvement. Teachers are mostly effective, and there is a supportive environment among staff, reflected in their positive feedback during the inspection.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 894 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.44%
Girls: 50.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 80 | 93 | 173 |
| 8 | 91 | 81 | 172 |
| 9 | 89 | 93 | 182 |
| 10 | 88 | 96 | 184 |
| 11 | 94 | 89 | 183 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.7% |
| Unclassified | 4.9% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| African | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
| 16 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 12 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as East Bergholt High School | |
| 21 Jun 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 23 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 May 2003 | Full inspection |
| 12 May 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupils' achievement and behavior
- Effective curriculum design that supports learning progression
- Strong support for pupils with SEND
- Effective measures taken to improve behavior since the pandemic
- Positive school culture promoting respect and individuality
- High staff satisfaction and pride in the school
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional misbehavior disrupting learning
- Lack of clarity on reporting concerns and what to expect
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 66.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 131 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 57 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 184 | 23 |
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