The Gilberd School, Colchester
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
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2018 inspection — up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
15.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
231 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.9
Avg class size
63
Total classes
18 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,588 pupils
1,600 capacity
12 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Colchester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Colchester
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(5)
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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
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
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
7.09124%
Overall absence
15.69479%
Persistent absence
1,612
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
The Gilberd School
Brinkley Grove Primary School
Highwoods Community Primary School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
Camulos Academy
Friars Grove Primary School
Queen Boudica Primary School
Myland Community Primary School
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Roach Vale Primary School
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