Sir Frederick Gibberd College, Harlow
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Rated Good for
Personal development, Sixth form.
Areas Ofsted flagged
Quality of education (Requires Improvement), Behaviour & attitudes (Requires Improvement), Leadership & management (Requires Improvement).
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At a Glance
29.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
116 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.2
Avg class size
35
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
110%
Over capacity
880 pupils
800 capacity
80 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Harlow
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Harlow
Admissions Demand - Essex
Places available
17,576
Applications
16,788
Got 1st preference
83.8%
Got preferred school
97.1%
Secondary admissions across Essex (2025/26)
Inspection History
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.77434%
Overall absence
22.8673%
Persistent absence
844
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Abbotsweld Primary Academy
William Martin Church of England Junior School
St Luke's Catholic Academy
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Jerounds Primary Academy
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery
Longwood Primary Academy
Kingsmoor Academy
St James Church of England Primary School
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