Gillingham Primary School
URN: 113666 • Gillingham SP8 4QR
Overview
- Name
- Gillingham Primary School
- URN
- 113666
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 49.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Susan Preston (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- School Road, Gillingham SP8 4QR
Summary
Gillingham Primary School is a community school located in the heart of Gillingham, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 308 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school operates under the vision of "Enjoy - Engage - Excel," aiming to foster a positive learning environment where children are encouraged to explore their ideas and develop their talents. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and high expectations for all students, ensuring that each child feels valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum at Gillingham Primary is designed to provide diverse and stimulating opportunities for learning, with a focus on personal development and the nurturing of individual talents. The school has recently joined the Pickwick Academy Trust, which enhances collaboration with other schools to improve educational outcomes. Parents are actively involved in the school community, with a recent survey indicating that 96% of respondents would recommend the school to others.
Gillingham Primary also offers before and after-school care, including a Breakfast Club and the Planet Play After School Club, ensuring that children have access to safe and engaging activities outside of regular school hours. The school is committed to instilling values that prepare students to be responsible and positive members of society.
The curriculum at Gillingham Primary is designed to provide diverse and stimulating opportunities for learning, with a focus on personal development and the nurturing of individual talents. The school has recently joined the Pickwick Academy Trust, which enhances collaboration with other schools to improve educational outcomes. Parents are actively involved in the school community, with a recent survey indicating that 96% of respondents would recommend the school to others.
Gillingham Primary also offers before and after-school care, including a Breakfast Club and the Planet Play After School Club, ensuring that children have access to safe and engaging activities outside of regular school hours. The school is committed to instilling values that prepare students to be responsible and positive members of society.
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Nearby alternatives
- Barnsole Primary School (79.4)
- St George's Church of England School, Bourton (72.7)
- Fairview Community Primary School (69.2)
- Thames View Primary School (68.0)
- Park Wood Junior School (65.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 308 | 166 | 142 | 420 | 29.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 308 | 166 | 142 | 420 | 29.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 308 | 166 | 142 | 420 | 29.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 308 | 166 | 142 | 420 | 29.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 315 | 170 | 145 | 420 | 25.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 338 | 181 | 157 | 420 | 21.30 |
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