The Gilberd School
Academy converter in Colchester, Essex.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 11 to 16 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | None |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 1588 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 1600 |
| Free school meals | 15.40% |
| Trust or sponsor | ALPHA TRUST |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Address | Brinkley Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9PU |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.gilberd.com |
| Telephone | 01206842211 |
| URN | 137926 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 5 February 2025, outcome: Standards maintained.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
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Nearby schools
- The Trinity School (secondary school, about 0.1 km)
- Colchester Academy (secondary school, about 2.8 km)
- St Helena School (secondary school, about 3.0 km)
- Colchester Royal Grammar School (secondary school, about 3.8 km)
- St Benedict's Catholic College (secondary school, about 4.5 km)
- Colchester County High School for Girls (secondary school, about 4.5 km)
- Philip Morant School and College (secondary school, about 4.9 km)
- The Thomas Lord Audley School (secondary school, about 5.3 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.