Gillingham School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Address | Hardings Lane, SP8 4QP |
| School Website | https://www.gillingham-dorset.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1747822222 |
| URN | 113882 |
School Census
| Total | 1755 |
| Girls/Boys | 841/914 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.9%/52.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 280 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 10/05/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 10/05/2023 | Good |
| 13/09/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/05/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/09/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10 May 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 11 July 2017 | Short inspection | View |
| 13 September 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 September 2010 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 30 April 2009 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 06 March 2006 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 20 September 1999 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 65.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.14 |
| Progress 8 | -0.18 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 61% |
| Entering EBacc | 62% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.07 |
| Progress 8 | -0.15 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 73% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.65 |
| Progress 8 | 0.14 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 369 |
| As first preference | 265 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 264 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 258 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 349 |
| As first preference | 247 |
| As second preference | 88 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 252 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 246 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 359 |
| As first preference | 277 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 280 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 272 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 364 |
| As first preference | 273 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 272 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 268 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 360 |
| As first preference | 267 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 270 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 267 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 407 |
| As first preference | 314 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 277 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 276 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 383 |
| As first preference | 266 |
| As second preference | 99 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 276 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 264 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 382 |
| As first preference | 263 |
| As second preference | 92 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 273 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 263 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 433 |
| As first preference | 297 |
| As second preference | 110 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 275 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 273 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 387 |
| As first preference | 282 |
| As second preference | 89 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 274 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 273 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 407 |
| As first preference | 295 |
| As second preference | 99 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 272 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 270 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 52% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 77% |
| no | 23% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Gillingham Primary School
(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: School Road, , SP8 4QR
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Pheasant Way, , SP8 4GG