# The Gilberd School

The Gilberd School is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 16 in Colchester, Essex, with 1,588 pupils.

## Term dates

Years held: 2026-27, 2027-28. This page shows 2026-27; append ?year=YYYY-YY for another.

Basis: **authority_fallback** — The Gilberd School sets its own term dates. These are Essex’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Last checked: 1 September 2026
| Type | Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| term | Autumn term | 2026-09-01 | 2026-12-18 |
| half_term | October half term | 2026-10-26 | 2026-10-30 |
| holiday | Christmas holiday | 2026-12-19 | 2027-01-03 |
| term | Spring term | 2027-01-04 | 2027-03-25 |
| half_term | February half term | 2027-02-15 | 2027-02-19 |
| holiday | Easter holiday | 2027-03-26 | 2027-04-11 |
| term | Summer term | 2027-04-12 | 2027-07-21 |
| half_term | May half term | 2027-05-31 | 2027-06-04 |
| holiday | Summer holiday | 2027-07-22 | 2027-08-31 |

## Facts

- **URN:** 137926
- **UKPRN:** 10036667
- **Type:** Academy converter
- **Phase:** Secondary
- **Ages:** 11–16
- **Pupils:** 1,588
- **Capacity:** 1,600
- **Trust:** Alpha Trust (https://schooldates.co.uk/trust/alpha-trust)
- **Local authority:** Essex (https://schooldates.co.uk/council/essex)
- **Address:** Brinkley Lane, Colchester, CO4 9PU
- **Coordinates:** 51.915659, 0.91744
- **Website:** https://www.gilberd.com
- **Opened:** 1 March 2012

## Provenance

- **Source:** Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education
- **As at:** 1 September 2026
- **Canonical page:** https://schooldates.co.uk/school/gilberd-school-137926

## Licensing

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