The Gilberd School

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityEssex
AddressBrinkley Lane, CO4 9PU
URN137926

School Census

Total 1556
Girls/Boys 753/803
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.4%/51.6%
% pupils where English not first language 9.5%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 186
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 10.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
21/11/2018 Outstanding
26/11/2013 Good
Inspection Date 21/11/2018
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 26/11/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 51.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 54.60%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 70.00%
Entering EBacc 24.90%
EBacc average point score 4.57
Progress 8 0.44
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 46%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 65%
Entering EBacc 33%
EBacc average point score 4.44
Progress 8 0.33
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 54.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 60%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 78%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.87
Progress 8 0.33

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.32%
Total Applications1166
As first preference375
As second preference366
As third preference203
Total Offers Made319
first preference offers284
second preference offers32
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.43%
Total Applications1186
As first preference412
As second preference391
As third preference198
Total Offers Made317
first preference offers288
second preference offers26
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.52%
Total Applications1048
As first preference411
As second preference331
As third preference160
Total Offers Made296
first preference offers270
second preference offers23
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.69%
Total Applications982
As first preference454
As second preference232
As third preference153
Total Offers Made298
first preference offers269
second preference offers29
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.49%
Total Applications981
As first preference420
As second preference263
As third preference149
Total Offers Made306
first preference offers282
second preference offers24
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.38%
Total Applications857
As first preference372
As second preference233
As third preference131
Total Offers Made305
first preference offers269
second preference offers29
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.26%
Total Applications835
As first preference373
As second preference181
As third preference147
Total Offers Made320
first preference offers295
second preference offers22
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications774
As first preference363
As second preference169
As third preference111
Total Offers Made320
first preference offers306
second preference offers12
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.27%
Total Applications749
As first preference348
As second preference184
As third preference90
Total Offers Made291
first preference offers274
second preference offers15
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications729
As first preference325
As second preference183
As third preference105
Total Offers Made298
first preference offers275
second preference offers20
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications701
As first preference291
As second preference177
As third preference108
Total Offers Made268
first preference offers248
second preference offers16
third preference offers3

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree57%
agree37%
disagree3%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree56%
agree38%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree56%
agree35%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree7%
agree10%
disagree7%
strongly disagree0%
don't know10%
not applicable65%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree31%
agree44%
disagree16%
strongly disagree6%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree47%
agree18%
disagree1%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
not applicable28%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes19%
no81%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree38%
agree46%
disagree8%
strongly disagree8%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree65%
agree31%
disagree1%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree54%
agree40%
disagree3%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree44%
agree49%
disagree3%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree65%
agree34%
disagree1%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree72%
agree28%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree49%
agree41%
disagree3%
strongly disagree4%
don't know3%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes94%
no6%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin69.2%
any other white background ethnic origin6.4%
african ethnic origin3.8%
indian ethnic origin3.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.7%
white and asian ethnic origin1.9%
chinese ethnic origin1.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.3%
pakistani ethnic origin1.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin1.2%
any other black background ethnic origin1.1%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin72.3%
any other white background ethnic origin6.3%
african ethnic origin3.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.8%
indian ethnic origin2.3%
white and asian ethnic origin1.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.5%
pakistani ethnic origin1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin1.2%
chinese ethnic origin1.2%
any other black background ethnic origin1%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.9%

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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