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The Gilberd School

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The Gilberd School

Brinkley Lane, Colchester, CO4 9PU

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Pupils
1,574
Ages
11-16
FSM
14.1%
Attainment 8
53.4
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
53.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
30.9%
Basics 9-5
58.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
31.4%
EBacc APS
4.76
EBacc 9-5
17.3%
EBacc 9-4
25.2%
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About The Gilberd School

The Gilberd School is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.4. The school has around 1,574 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Gilberd School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Nov 2018 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Gilberd School

What is The Gilberd School's Ofsted rating?
The Gilberd School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are The Gilberd School's latest exam results?
The Gilberd School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Gilberd School located?
The Gilberd School is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex (CO4 9PU).
How many pupils attend The Gilberd School?
The Gilberd School has around 1,574 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Gilberd School with other schools?
View The Gilberd School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Essex.