Columbus School and College
URN: 138122
Address: Oliver Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4ZB LIFT SCHOOLSRating and reports
Inspection outcome
Ofsted made the following key judgements following school inspection on 20 May 2025:
Quality of education:
Requires ImprovementBehaviour and attitudes:
Requires ImprovementPersonal development:
Requires ImprovementLeadership and management:
InadequateSixth form provision:
InadequateFrom September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.
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About Columbus School and College
- Type: Academy
- Boarding: No
- Religious character: Does Not Apply
- Local authority: Essex
Pupils
- Age Range: 3 - 19
- Gender: Mixed
- Number of pupils: 286
- School capacity: 270
Location
View location on Google maps- Address: Oliver Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4ZB
- Region: East of England
Contact details and general enquiries
- Principal: Mr Mark Savage
- Telephone: 01245491492
- Website: http://www.columbusschoolandcollege.org
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