Columbus School and College
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
283
AGES
3 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(26/06/2024)
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67%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

8.7:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
29.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
8.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
35%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
0.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 14.1%
Pupils with SEN support
Oliver Way
Chelmsford
CM1 4ZB
01245491492

School Description

Pupils love attending school. They thrive in the school’s welcoming and inclusive ethos. Pupils join the school with considerable difficulties with speech and language. During their time at school, they develop strong communication skills and engage well with learning. Starting in the early years, pupils delight in exploring the world through the wellconsidered learning activities at the school. Students in the sixth form demonstrate the best of what the school offers. They are self-assured and keen to learn. Students gain the knowledge and accreditation they need to be ready for their next steps as capable young adults. Pupils understand the school’s high expectations for their behaviour. They develop strong relationships with staff and other pupils. In social situations, pupils show confidence and care for others. They follow the daily routines and respond well to adults’ guidance. Pupils receive high-quality pastoral support. When struggling to regulate behaviour or emotions, pupils work well with trusted staff who give them the assistance they need. This helps pupils to regain calm and return to learning. Pupils value and benefit from the opportunities at school to take responsibility. The student council enthusiastically contribute their ideas about how to improve the school.

Columbus School and College Parent Reviews



39% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 29% Agree 38% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 11% {"strongly_agree"=>29, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>11} Figures based on 105 responses up to 23-05-2025
Strongly Agree 17% Agree 25% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 19% Don't Know 31% {"strongly_agree"=>17, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>31} Figures based on 105 responses up to 23-05-2025
Strongly Agree 13% Agree 22% Disagree 23% Strongly Disagree 16% Don't Know 26% {"strongly_agree"=>13, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>23, "strongly_disagree"=>16, "dont_know"=>26} Figures based on 105 responses up to 23-05-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 47% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 5% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 13% Don't Know 26% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>47, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>26} Figures based on 105 responses up to 23-05-2025
Strongly Agree 20% Agree 31% Disagree 22% Strongly Disagree 22% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>20, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>22, "strongly_disagree"=>22, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 105 responses up to 23-05-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 14% Strongly Agree 11% Agree 22% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 33% Don't Know 5% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>14, "strongly_agree"=>11, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>33, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 105 responses up to 23-05-2025
Strongly Agree 21% Agree 23% Disagree 24% Strongly Disagree 25% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>21, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>24, "strongly_disagree"=>25, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 105 responses up to 23-05-2025
Strongly Agree 11% Agree 19% Disagree 27% Strongly Disagree 21% Don't Know 22% {"strongly_agree"=>11, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>27, "strongly_disagree"=>21, "dont_know"=>22} Figures based on 105 responses up to 23-05-2025
Strongly Agree 17% Agree 40% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 15% Don't Know 13% {"strongly_agree"=>17, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>13} Figures based on 105 responses up to 23-05-2025
Strongly Agree 24% Agree 34% Disagree 22% Strongly Disagree 20% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>24, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>22, "strongly_disagree"=>20, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 105 responses up to 23-05-2025
Strongly Agree 14% Agree 23% Disagree 22% Strongly Disagree 17% Don't Know 24% {"strongly_agree"=>14, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>22, "strongly_disagree"=>17, "dont_know"=>24} Figures based on 105 responses up to 23-05-2025
Strongly Agree 9% Agree 14% Disagree 24% Strongly Disagree 42% Don't Know 11% {"strongly_agree"=>9, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>24, "strongly_disagree"=>42, "dont_know"=>11} Figures based on 105 responses up to 23-05-2025
Strongly Agree 19% Agree 23% Disagree 21% Strongly Disagree 30% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>19, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>21, "strongly_disagree"=>30, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 105 responses up to 23-05-2025
Yes 39% No 61% {"yes"=>39, "no"=>61} Figures based on 105 responses up to 23-05-2025

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