The Gilberd School
Academy converter
Colchester, CO4 9PU
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 26% in England
4 of 11 in Colchester
Pupils
1,588
First preferences per place
1.31
2026/27
Absence
7.1%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.7 | 51.5 | 53.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46% | 55% | 58% | |
| Average English grade | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.1 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 52% | 55% | 63% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.33 | 0.44 | — |
77% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Trinity School · 1.3 mi · Not judged
- Colchester Academy · 1.8 mi · Good · Bottom 9% in England
- St Helena School · 1.8 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
- Colchester Royal Grammar School · 2.4 mi · Report card · Top 1% in England
- St Benedict's Catholic College · 2.8 mi · No rating · Top 17% in England
- Colchester County High School for Girls · 2.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 1% in England
Best secondary schools in Colchester · Best secondary schools in Essex
The neighbourhood
The Gilberd School is in Highwoods (typical home £287,500, crime average).
What is The Gilberd School's Ofsted rating?
The Gilberd School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does The Gilberd School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Gilberd School is in the top 26% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.