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Columbus School and College
- All-through
- Chelmsford CM1 4ZB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils develop strong communication skills and engage well with learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils follow routines, show care for others, and maintain positive behaviour.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff provide timely support and check pupils’ progress effectively.
Teacher Engagement: Staff share a commitment to meet curriculum needs.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Effective delivery leads to achievement of accreditations.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Training helps staff support pupils well; some remain unsettled by changes.
Communication with Parents: Leaders must improve reassurance and engagement with parents.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Curriculum redesign aims to meet pupils' needs but requires completion.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: The school prioritizes safe, independent living through community engagement.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Students receive high-quality pastoral support and learn to manage emotions.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth form students receive personalized career advice and transition support.
Support for SEND: Specialist training and guidance help staff support pupils effectively.
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Columbus School and College is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 283 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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After a fascinating journey that began in 2000, Columbus School and College (CSC) was founded. Prior to becoming CSC, The Hayward School in Maltese Road and Chelmsford Woodlands School in Patching Hall Lane were two different special needs schools. Children with severe, numerous, and complex learning disabilities, aged 319, were served by Woodlands School. Hayward School served 416 students with autism and mild learning disabilities. In order to create Chelmsford New Model Special School, which has a single governing board, the two schools federated in 2005. Hayward Campus and Woodland Campus were the two campuses. The two institutions officially combined on September 1st, 2009 to establish Columbus School and College. Children from Nursery through Year 10 are currently enrolled at the school campus in Patching Hall Lane, and Year 7 through Year 11 students are currently enrolled at the college campus in Maltese Road. Students in years 12 through 14 attend the FE Department at the college.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
|
B+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-19 | 5-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 9.7 | 8.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.35% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.76% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 61.7% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.65% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 60.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.94% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 58.05% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31.55% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.08% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 25.59% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.07% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.95% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.86 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.33% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 160 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.27% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 32.95% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 29.94% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 15.34% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.48% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.69% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.22% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 49.51% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 25.63% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.44% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.99% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.09 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.22% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 160 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.33% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 35.13% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 32.18% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.45% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 13.59% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.59% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.23% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.29% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.61% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 26.61% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.7% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.67% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.97 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 93.15% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 157 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 86.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 35.15% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 31.48% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.04% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 88% | 13.23% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.98% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31.76% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.21% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 24.5% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.69% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.7% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.07 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 86.42% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 163 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 73.12% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.61% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.39% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.1% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 3.32% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.51% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.99% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.43% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 50.91% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.28% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.8% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.51% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 87.47% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 177 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.32% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.92% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.61% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.29% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.6% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.96% | 2.46% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
9 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Columbus School and College
Local authority ratio 20 : 1