Gillingham Primary School
Gillingham Primary School is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 4–11, in Gillingham, SP8, in the Dorset council area. It has 233 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (6 January 2026): Report card: Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 4 areas.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 4 areas — inspected 6 January 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Needs attention |
Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
Achievement | Needs attention |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Early years | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Needs attention |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 50 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 9 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 32 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 233 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 24.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 12.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 17.09% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 10.68% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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- Wyke Primary School
- St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
- Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School
- Motcombe CofE Primary School
- Stower Provost Community School
- St George's Church of England School, Bourton
- The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
- Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School