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The Gilberd School is a Secondary school in Colchester, Essex. Use our free interactive catchment tool to check whether any property falls within this school's catchment area.
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School catchment distances are not always measured from the school's postcode or map pin. Some schools measure from the school gates, others from the main entrance, a specific published measuring point, or the centre of the school building. Always check The Gilberd School's published admissions policy or contact Essex Council directly to confirm the exact measuring point before relying on any distance calculation.
This is an academy or free school and sets its own admissions policy independently of the local authority. While many academies use straight-line distance, some use different criteria. Always check the school's published admissions policy.
Click "Open Catchment Tool" above, add this school by searching for its name or postcode, enter the catchment distance from the school's admissions policy, then check any address to see if it falls inside or outside catchment.
The official admissions policy for The Gilberd School will be published on the school's website or on the Essex Council website. Search for "The Gilberd School admissions policy" to find the current year's document.
Visit the Ofsted reports website to find the latest inspection report and rating for this school.
Visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk and search for this school to find the latest inspection report and rating.
Use our free catchment tool above. Enter the school's name or postcode to plot it on the map, add the catchment radius from the school's admissions policy, then use "Check Address" to test any postcode or address. Always verify the exact measuring point with Essex Council or the school directly.
The school's admissions policy document contains the oversubscription criteria and published catchment distances. For community schools, Essex Council publishes annual admissions statistics including the furthest distance offered at each school. For academies and faith schools, check the school's own website.
No — catchment distances change year on year depending on how many children apply and how many places are available. Always use the most recent admissions data from the school or local authority.
The Unique Reference Number (URN) for The Gilberd School is 137926. Use this to look up the school on the Get Information About Schools service or find Ofsted reports.
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