Located in Gillingham, The GFC School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a other independent school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

The GFC School currently has around 29 pupils on roll, which is about 58% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 79.3% boys and 20.7% girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, ME7 4DD
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Other independent school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Medway
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sue Wade
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Selective
Unique reference: 142568

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 50
Number of Pupils: 29
Number of Boys: 23
Number of Girls: 6

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
-0.16
Local authority average
-0.16
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
34%
Local authority average
30%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
17%
Town average
34%
Local authority average
32%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
16.8
Town average
39.6
Local authority average
38.5
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.7
Town average
3.3
Local authority average
3.2
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

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Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.