Gillingham Primary School, based in Gillingham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Gillingham Primary School currently has around 308 pupils on roll, which is about 73% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.9% boys and 46.1% girls. Around 29.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 14 pupils.
| Address: | School Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QR |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Dorset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Susan Preston |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 113666 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 308 |
| Number of Boys: | 166 |
| Number of Girls: | 142 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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| Gillingham Primary School School Road , SP8 4QR | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillingham Primary School School Road , SP8 4QR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Primary School Deane Avenue , SP8 4SH | 2out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Primary School Deane Avenue , SP8 4SH | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary the Virgin CofE VA Primary School Pheasant Way , Shaftesbury Road SP8 4LP | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham School Hardings Lane , SP8 4QP | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.