The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.0 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.0
0.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
48%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 843
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- BMAT EDUCATION
- Head
- Ms Jo Doyle
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Tendring Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6RN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTye Green School
Special school · Very close
The Mead School
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Harlow Fields School and College
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Abbotsweld Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
William Martin Church of England Junior School
Primary · 617m away
St Luke's Catholic Academy
Primary · 688m away
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 991m away
Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sir Frederick Gibberd College a selective school?
No. Sir Frederick Gibberd College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Sir Frederick Gibberd College?
Sir Frederick Gibberd College currently has 843 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir Frederick Gibberd College take?
Sir Frederick Gibberd College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sir Frederick Gibberd College?
Sir Frederick Gibberd College is in Harlow, CM18 6RN, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir Frederick Gibberd College have a sixth form?
Yes, Sir Frederick Gibberd College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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