Essex
Columbus School and College
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
Watch-outs
- This school has been placed in a category of concern by Ofsted (SWK). Check the latest inspection report.
- Small cohort (14 pupils in the latest results year). Figures may be less reliable and some data may be suppressed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Book an open day or school visit
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Admissions and catchment
Council allocation figures
Add a postcode to see where you would sit against past cut-offs.
We have not collected Essex council’s allocation figures for this school yet. We only show a verdict when we can cite the council’s published figures. Check Essex’s allocation booklet, or the school’s website.
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.
School 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
| 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 |