The Gilberd School

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Brinkley Lane
 Colchester
 Essex CO4 9PU
Telephone: 01206 842211
Previous Name: n/a

School Type

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Converter Academy
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
History: This school arose from The Gilberd School
Trust: Alpha Trust
Sponsor: The Alpha Trust

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr James Mitchell (since September 2023)
Previous Headteacher: L Exley
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 84.69 / 17.14
Non-teaching Staff*: 64.4
Number of pupils: 1574
Pupils Per Teacher: 18.6
Sex: Mixed (51% boys / 49% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 14.10% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 21.8%
Local child deprivation rate: 17.7% (4km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 34.8%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 38.8%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 6.4km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Authority: Essex
Constituency: Colchester
Electoral Ward: Highwoods
School Number: 8815441

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 21st November 2018 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
The Schools Guide: School indicators | Staff indicators
 
 

Nearby Schools

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  28. Colchester Royal Grammar School (3.9km) show on map
  29. Langham Oaks (3.9km) show on map
  30. Langham Primary Academy (4.0km) show on map
  31. St. George's School (4.1km) show on map
  32. St Mary's School for Girls (4.1km) show on map
  33. Kendall Church of England Primary School (4.2km) show on map
  34. Hamilton Primary School (4.3km) show on map
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Predecessor Schools†
† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged

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