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
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.
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.
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- News & Events (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- About Us (other)
- Our Church (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (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)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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