Compare Colchester County High School for Girls and St Benedict's Catholic College and The Gilberd School

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Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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Q: How should I choose a school?

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Colchester County High School for Girls (Secondary) in Colchester; St Benedict's Catholic College (Secondary) in Colchester; The Gilberd School (Secondary) in Colchester — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Colchester County High School for Girls, St Benedict's Catholic College and The Gilberd School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and voluntary aided school type located around Colchester, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Colchester County High School for Girls), published Jan 2024. The lowest is 2 (St Benedict's Catholic College), published Dec 2013. The most recent inspection on record is for Colchester County High School for Girls (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,250, combined total ≈ 3,700, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–10–15%; all within the ALPHA TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Colchester County High School for Girls CO3 3US	St Benedict's Catholic College CO3 3US	The Gilberd School CO4 9PU
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Colchester Essex CO3 3US	Colchester Essex CO3 3US	Colchester Essex CO4 9PU
Latest Ofsted	1 28 Jan 2024	2 16 Dec 2013	1 9 Jan 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1020	876	1500
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Girls	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	ALPHA TRUST	Essex (881)	ALPHA TRUST
Website	www.cchsg.com	www.stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk	www.gilberd.com
Telephone	01206576973	01206549222	01206842211
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Colchester County High School for Girls

CO3 3US

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Colchester
Essex
CO3 3US
Ofsted: 1 28 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ALPHA TRUST
Website: www.cchsg.com
Telephone: 01206576973

St Benedict's Catholic College

CO3 3US

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Colchester
Essex
CO3 3US
Ofsted: 2 16 Dec 2013
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01206549222

The Gilberd School

CO4 9PU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Colchester
Essex
CO4 9PU
Ofsted: 1 9 Jan 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ALPHA TRUST
Website: www.gilberd.com
Telephone: 01206842211

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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