Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Sir Frederick Gibberd College

Tendring Road, Harlow, CM18 6RN
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Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Harlow, CM18 6RN
843 Pupils
800 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
26.90% FSM %
452 Boys
391 Girls
About Sir Frederick Gibberd College

Sir Frederick Gibberd College is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Harlow, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–19. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 843 pupils on roll. School capacity: 800. Current headteacher: Jo Doyle.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Harlow
Parliamentary Constituency Harlow
Ward Passmores
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor BMAT EDUCATION
Opened 02-09-2019
UKPRN 10083783
URN 143697
Data Last Updated 10-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Marlena Mandat Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2021 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
John Blaney Local Governor 01/02/2025 02/11/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Jo Doyle Local Governor 03/11/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Susan Forman Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Devangi Gole Local Governor 18/11/2022 17/11/2026 Elected by parents
Scarlett Hooker Local Governor 21/01/2026 20/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Katie Jarvis Local Governor 21/01/2026 20/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Owen Jones Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Heather Lamacraft Local Governor 21/01/2026 20/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Karolina Magennis Local Governor 22/09/2025 21/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Harrison Moore Local Governor 01/01/2022 31/12/2025 Elected by school staff
Ms Hannah Rout Local Governor 22/05/2024 21/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Harlow Fields School and College
0.22 km • Harlow
Other
Abbotsweld Primary Academy
0.3 km • Harlow
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William Martin Church of England Junior School
0.62 km • Harlow
Other
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
0.66 km • Harlow
Other
St Luke's Catholic Academy
0.69 km • Harlow
Other
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
0.99 km • Harlow
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Sir Frederick Gibberd College is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Harlow, Essex.
Sir Frederick Gibberd College has 843 pupils, with a capacity of 800.
Sir Frederick Gibberd College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at Sir Frederick Gibberd College is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Sir Frederick Gibberd College is Ms Jo Doyle.
Sir Frederick Gibberd College is at Tendring Road, Harlow, CM18 6RN, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Sir Frederick Gibberd College: Has a sixth form.
Sir Frederick Gibberd College is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Jo Doyle
Tendring Road, Harlow, CM18 6RN
01279307235
www.sirfrederickgibberdcollege.org/
Location
CM18 6RN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143697
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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