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
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/).
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/).
Useful links
- Equity: SEND Newsletter (sen)
- LatestNews Posted: 24th June 2025 Pupils Become Record Breaking Mathematicians A select group of high attaining pupils at Sir Frederick Gibberd College were chosen to take part in the ‘UKMT National Mathematic (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Summer Term Clubs 2025 (download)
- Winter Term Clubs (download)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Applications and Admissions (other)
- Key Information & Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Burnt Mill Academy (59.2)
- St Mark's West Essex Catholic School (57.9)
- Passmores Academy (54.5)
- Sir Charles Kao Utc (51.3)
- Bmat Stem Academy (46.4)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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