Sir Frederick Gibberd College

URN: 143697 • Harlow CM18 6RN

Overview

Name
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
URN
143697
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
BMAT EDUCATION
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
36.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
John Blaney (since 2025)
Telephone
01279307235
Website
Visit
Address
Tendring Road, Harlow CM18 6RN

Summary

Sir Frederick Gibberd College, located in Harlow, Essex, is a mixed secondary free school that opened in September 2019. With a current enrolment of 843 pupils, the school has a capacity of 800 and serves a diverse community, with 26.9% of students eligible for free school meals. The college aims to develop knowledgeable and confident young adults through a bespoke curriculum and a variety of extra-curricular activities.

The school has recently celebrated notable achievements, including a GCSE pass rate of 71% in English and 68% in Mathematics for the 2025 cohort. Sir Frederick Gibberd College emphasizes the importance of community engagement, as demonstrated by recent visits from local MP Chris Vince and participation in national competitions.

In November 2025, Ms Jo Doyle will take over as Headteacher, succeeding Mr John Bla. The school community looks forward to her leadership as they continue to foster an environment of resilience and support for all students. For more information, visit their website at [sirfrederickgibberdcollege.org](http://www.sirfrederickgibberdcollege.org/).

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
BMAT EDUCATION
Capacity
800
Pupils
843
Boys
452
Girls
391
FSM %
26.90
Open date
2019-09-02
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 843 452 391 800 26.90
2024-09-11 779 433 346 630 25.30
2023-09-11 440 219 221 630 23.90
2022-09-11 440 219 221 442 23.90
2021-09-11 239 120 119 240 23.80
2020-09-11 119 61 58 19.30

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