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Columbus School and College

Not applicable • Academy special converter • Open

Contact

Oliver Way
Chelmsford, Essex CM1 4ZB

School Profile

Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
Religious ethos
None
Admissions policy
Not applicable
Capacity
270
Pupils
286 (Boys: 191, Girls: 95)
Free School Meals
31.7%
Capacity utilisation
106% (286 / 270)
Establishment type
Academy special converter
Type group
Academies
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
May 2012
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
138122
LAESTAB
8817071
UKPRN
10037226
Establishment No.
7071
Ofsted phase
Special

Ofsted

Good (Grade 2) published 16 Sep 2024
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Early years
Good
Sixth form
Good

At a glance

Total pupils
283
Age range
3–19
Religious character
Does not apply
Faith
Non-faith
Trust (MAT)
LIFT SCHOOLS
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Good
    16 Sep 2024
    Type: S5 Inspection
    Quality: Good
    Behaviour: Good
    Personal dev: Good
    Leadership: Good
    Early years: Good
    Sixth form: Good

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective (16 Sep 2024)