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Columbus School and College
Essex·Not applicable·East of England·Academy special converter·CM1 4ZB
URN: 138122Not judgedOfsted published 8 Jul 2025
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Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
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Progress 8
No published value in available years
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5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
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EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023/2024 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022/2023 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021/2022 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Essex for local comparison.
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 83.3Progress 8 +1.11
Compare with Columbus School and CollegeColchester Royal Grammar School
Ofsted InadequateAttainment 8 82.1Progress 8 +1.09
Compare with Columbus School and CollegeChelmsford County High School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 80.7Progress 8 +0.76
Compare with Columbus School and CollegeColchester County High School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 80.6Progress 8 +0.99
Compare with Columbus School and CollegeBrentwood Ursuline Convent High School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 61.0Progress 8 +1.01
Compare with Columbus School and CollegeSchool information
| URN | 138122 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Academy special converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-19 |
| Headteacher | Acting Principal Michelle Hughes |
| Trust | LIFT SCHOOLS |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | CM1 4ZB |
| Latest pupils | 14 |
| FSM eligible | 31.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Oliver Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4ZB
www.columbusschoolandcollege.org1245491492| DfE number | 7071 |
| UKPRN | 10037226 |
| Opened | 1 May 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 8 Jul 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Not judged
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Not effective |
| Inspection type | S8 No Formal Designation Visit |
| Category of concern | SWK |
| Inspection date | 20 May 2025 |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |