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East Bergholt High School
Heath Road, East Bergholt, Colchester, CO7 6RJ, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.6 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
894
Capacity
930
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 39% nationally with an Attainment 8 score of 47.8. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 73%, indicating a strong foundation in these core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 14%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a more academically rigorous curriculum.
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Last inspected: 12 September 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.8 | Top 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 39% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 14% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | Bottom 19% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.7%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black African0.7%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.97850, 1.02659 · CO7 6RJ
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN137218
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ebhigh.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is East Bergholt High School rated by Ofsted?
East Bergholt High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 September 2013.
Is East Bergholt High School a good school?
East Bergholt High School scores 57.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at East Bergholt High School in GCSEs?
East Bergholt High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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