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The Gilberd School

Brinkley Lane, Colchester, CO4 9PU
Part of: THE GILBERD SCHOOL (Multi-academy trust)
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The Gilberd School
Colchester, CO4 9PU
1,574 Pupils
1,500 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
14.10% FSM %
804 Boys
770 Girls
About The Gilberd School

The Gilberd School is a Secondary Academies serving Colchester and the surrounding area in Essex. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the East of England region.

It has 1,574 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,500. Current headteacher: James Mitchell.

Information on The Gilberd School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Colchester
Parliamentary Constituency Colchester
Ward Highwoods
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor ALPHA TRUST
Opened 01-03-2012
UKPRN 10036667
URN 137926
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Linda Gous Chair of Local Governing Body 08/12/2021 07/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Linda Gous Chair of Local Governing Body 09/12/2025 08/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emmanuelle Anning Local Governor 18/10/2022 17/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Ms Harriet Bateman Local Governor 12/07/2023 11/07/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Virginia Bevan Local Governor 14/03/2023 13/03/2027 Elected by parents
Fatimah Dhorowa Local Governor 26/03/2025 26/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Debbie Emm Local Governor 02/07/2021 01/07/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Carol Evans Local Governor 26/03/2025 26/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Dex Jezierski Local Governor 09/10/2022 08/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr James Mitchell Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Sarah Murphy Local Governor 12/07/2023 01/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Richard Norfolk Local Governor 02/07/2021 01/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
The Trinity School
0.06 km • Colchester
Other
Brinkley Grove Primary School
0.12 km • Colchester
Other
Highwoods Community Primary School
0.53 km • Colchester
Other
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
0.97 km • COLCHESTER
Other
Camulos Academy
1.16 km • Colchester
Other
North East Essex Co-operative Academy
1.26 km • Colchester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Gilberd School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Colchester, Essex.
The Gilberd School has 1,574 pupils, with a capacity of 1,500.
The Gilberd School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Gilberd School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Gilberd School is Mr James Mitchell.
The Gilberd School is at Brinkley Lane, Colchester, CO4 9PU, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Gilberd School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Gilberd School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Mitchell
Brinkley Lane, Colchester, CO4 9PU
01206842211
www.gilberd.com
Location
CO4 9PU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137926
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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