Stower Provost Community School
URN: 113674 • Gillingham SP8 5LX
Overview
- Name
- Stower Provost Community School
- URN
- 113674
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 46.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ailsa Boardman-Hirst (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01747838370
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Woodville Stour Provost, Gillingham SP8 5LX
Summary
Stower Provost Community School, located in Gillingham, Dorset, is a mixed primary school with a current enrolment of 88 pupils, against a capacity of 146. The school fosters a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to thrive academically and personally. The ethos revolves around high academic standards, inspirational teaching, and a commitment to creating a supportive and engaging learning atmosphere.
The curriculum is designed to engage and excite students, promoting a lifelong love of learning. Key objectives for the 2023-2025 School Development Plan include developing a curriculum with clear progression, enhancing phonics teaching, and ensuring strong teaching and assessment practices across the school. The school prioritises the safety and well-being of its students, with robust safeguarding policies in place.
Stower Provost Community School values strong relationships within the school community and actively engages with parents and local residents. The school participates in community events and celebrates achievements through newsletters, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among pupils, staff, and families.
The curriculum is designed to engage and excite students, promoting a lifelong love of learning. Key objectives for the 2023-2025 School Development Plan include developing a curriculum with clear progression, enhancing phonics teaching, and ensuring strong teaching and assessment practices across the school. The school prioritises the safety and well-being of its students, with robust safeguarding policies in place.
Stower Provost Community School values strong relationships within the school community and actively engages with parents and local residents. The school participates in community events and celebrates achievements through newsletters, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among pupils, staff, and families.
Useful links
- Essential Information (sen)
- Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Stower Provost School Development Plan (download)
- ©2025 Stower Provost Community School PRIVACY POLICY (other)
- Home (other)
- Our Ethos (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Safeguarding & Policies (other)
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 | 88 | 50 | 38 | 146 | 15.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 90 | 56 | 34 | 146 | 17.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 77 | 49 | 28 | 146 | 16.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 77 | 49 | 28 | 146 | 16.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 72 | 44 | 28 | 146 | 15.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 59 | 41 | 18 | 146 | 6.80 |
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