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Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Tendring Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6RN, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.1 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
843
Capacity
800
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.0, the school performs above the national average, particularly excelling in English and Maths where 63% achieve grade 4 or higher. While it has a strong parent satisfaction rate of 80%, it is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, indicating areas that need development. The school's EBacc entry rate of 48% suggests a commitment to a broad curriculum, although further improvements in overall performance could enhance its reputation.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 44.0 | Bottom 39% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 48% | Top 28% 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%. | 34% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (116 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
93%
Behaviour is good
92%
School has high expectations
91%
My child is happy
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child makes good progress
85%
I'd recommend this school
80%
Good range of subjects
72%
Progress is communicated
72%
School keeps me informed
69%
School supports development
69%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.8%
White Other14.1%
Black African6.8%
Mixed Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.75972, 0.09782 · CM18 6RN
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN143697
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir Frederick Gibberd College rated by Ofsted?
Sir Frederick Gibberd College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Sir Frederick Gibberd College a good school?
Sir Frederick Gibberd College scores 11.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 Sir Frederick Gibberd College?
Based on 116 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sir Frederick Gibberd College receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Sir Frederick Gibberd College in GCSEs?
Sir Frederick Gibberd College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.0. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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