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The Gilberd School
Brinkley Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9PU, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.3 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,574
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school is a strong choice for families, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 53.4, which places it in the top 19% nationally. A commendable 77% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 58% reach grade 5 or higher, reflecting solid academic performance. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 83% recommending the school, although the EBacc entry rate of 31% may suggest some room for growth in offering a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 21 November 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 53.4 | Top 19% 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%. | 77% | Top 21% 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%. | 58% | Top 21% 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%. | 31% | Top 43% 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%. | 25% | Top 43% UK |
Parent View (231 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
89%
School has high expectations
88%
Behaviour is good
87%
My child is happy
84%
I'd recommend this school
83%
My child makes good progress
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
School supports development
76%
School keeps me informed
66%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.9%
White Other6.6%
Black African4.8%
Asian Indian4.3%
Other3.0%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.91567, 0.91744 · CO4 9PU
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137926
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.gilberd.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Gilberd School rated by Ofsted?
The Gilberd School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2018.
Is The Gilberd School a good school?
The Gilberd School scores 88.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Gilberd School?
Based on 231 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Gilberd School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Gilberd School in GCSEs?
The Gilberd School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.4. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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