Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt
Voluntary controlled primary school in Colchester (Essex).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
A very warm welcome from myself, our staff and governors to Heathlands C of E Primary School Our goal is to nurture each child's academic abilities while also fostering their spiritual, emotional, and social growth. With the backing of our committed staff, governors, and families, we collaborate to create a safe and inspiring environment where every child can flourish.
Our broad and balanced curriculum encourages curiosity and creativity, enabling children to understand the world around them and contribute positively to society. We take pride in our commitment to pupil voice, believing that every child should feel empowered to express their ideas, skills, and talents.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Music
- Stem
- Visible Learning (Hattie)
Key facts
- URN
- 115083
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Essex
- Constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Susan Codling | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr James Saunders | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Reverend Ian Hilton | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Anne Dixon | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Rev Heather Yvonne Wilcox | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Melanie Cork | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Emma Lefever | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Dale Connelly | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Martin Brown | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Colleen Stimson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Judith Harvey | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Naomi Steward Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record