The Gilberd School Catchment Area
The Gilberd School is a academy converter secondary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1574 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,574
Pupils
1,500
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2019
The Gilberd School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Gilberd School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →The Gilberd School — School Information
- Full address
- Brinkley Lane, Colchester, CO4 9PU
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 14.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137926
Other Secondary Schools in Colchester
If The Gilberd School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.
St Benedict's Catholic College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CO3 3US
Colchester Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CO4 3JL
Honywood School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO6 1PZ
East Bergholt High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO7 6RJ
Thurstable School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO5 0EW
Colchester County High School for Girls Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO3 3US
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Gilberd School
Is The Gilberd School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Gilberd School currently has 1574 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1500 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Gilberd School? ▾
Admission to The Gilberd School is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Gilberd School cover? ▾
The Gilberd School is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Gilberd School? ▾
The Gilberd School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.