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The Gilberd School
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- Colchester CO4 9PU
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' academic progress and attainment are consistently above average across subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour around the school and in lessons is excellent, creating ideal conditions for learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers demonstrate excellent knowledge of their subject.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers skilfully use assessment when planning for learning.
Strengths and Challenges: The very high quality of teaching is a major contributor to pupils鈥� outcomes.
Opportunities for Involvement: Very nearly all parents say that the school is well led and managed.
Communication: Most parents receive timely information about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Nearly all parents say their children are happy and safe at school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders鈥� relentless drive led to outstanding outcomes and progress.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have continued to make improvements since the previous inspection.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly, with extensive follow-up.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: A comprehensive pastoral support network ensures pupil welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: There is a wide-ranging extra-curricular provision.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils take an active part in extracurricular activities while maintaining strong academic performance.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education and guidance are excellent.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well-prepared for the next stage of their education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The progress of pupils with SEND is above average due to well-planned provision.
Subjects Offered: A very broad curriculum prepares pupils exceptionally well, including English, mathematics, arts, and technology.
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The Gilberd School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1565 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.8 | - | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 46% | 98% | 33% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 46.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.44 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 311 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 55% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.73% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 49.94% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.87 | 3.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 297 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.25% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 5 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 2 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 2 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% 9 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.7 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 263 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.01% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 1 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 48.68% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 5 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 14 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.46 | 3.1 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 261 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 50% | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.03% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 51.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 18.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 264 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 57% | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Gilberd School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
