St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School

URN: 147145 • Gillingham SP8 4GG

Overview

Name
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
URN
147145
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Matthew Barge (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01747824446
Website
Visit
Address
Pheasant Way, Gillingham SP8 4GG

Summary

St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School, located in Gillingham, Dorset, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 241 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 244. The school is committed to fostering a supportive, safe, and stimulating learning environment, recognising that children learn best when they feel happy and secure. The leadership team, including Head of School Jenny Williamson and Executive Head Matt Barge, emphasises the importance of collaboration with parents, viewing them as key partners in their children's education.

The school aims to provide a broad and rich curriculum that inspires all learners, catering to individual strengths and interests. Real-life experiences and outdoor learning are integral to the teaching approach, ensuring that learning is engaging and meaningful. St Mary’s prioritises high expectations for all students, encouraging them to achieve excellent standards.

Governance at St Mary’s is managed through Academy Committees, which support the Trustees in overseeing the school’s operations. These committees focus on monitoring teaching, learning, and welfare, ensuring that the school remains responsive to the needs of its community, including parents and local stakeholders.

Key details

LA
Dorset
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
Capacity
244
Pupils
241
Boys
118
Girls
123
FSM %
17.00
Open date
2019-06-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-02-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 241 118 123 244 17.00
2024-09-11 244 116 128 244 15.70
2023-09-11 232 119 113 244 9.90
2022-09-11 232 119 113 244 9.90
2021-09-11 233 114 119 244 12.30
2020-09-11 234 121 113 244 11.00

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