Gillingham Primary School

About Gillingham Primary School

Gillingham Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 234 pupils on roll, operating at 56% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Gillingham Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Susan Preston, it falls under Dorset local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12614th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 58th out of 68 in Dorset.

Gillingham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 27 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Gillingham Primary School include Gymnasium, Forest School, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Choir, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Gillingham Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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