Gillingham School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Voluntary controlled school
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityDorset
AddressHardings Lane, SP8 4QP
URN113882

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications369
As first preference265
As second preference83
As third preference21
Total Offers Made264
first preference offers258
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications349
As first preference247
As second preference88
As third preference14
Total Offers Made252
first preference offers246
second preference offers4
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications359
As first preference277
As second preference68
As third preference13
Total Offers Made280
first preference offers272
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications364
As first preference273
As second preference69
As third preference20
Total Offers Made272
first preference offers268
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications360
As first preference267
As second preference83
As third preference10
Total Offers Made270
first preference offers267
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications407
As first preference314
As second preference67
As third preference26
Total Offers Made277
first preference offers276
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications383
As first preference266
As second preference99
As third preference18
Total Offers Made276
first preference offers264
second preference offers12
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications382
As first preference263
As second preference92
As third preference27
Total Offers Made273
first preference offers263
second preference offers8
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications433
As first preference297
As second preference110
As third preference26
Total Offers Made275
first preference offers273
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications387
As first preference282
As second preference89
As third preference16
Total Offers Made274
first preference offers273
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications407
As first preference295
As second preference99
As third preference13
Total Offers Made272
first preference offers270
second preference offers2
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree33%
agree45%
disagree12%
strongly disagree9%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree34%
agree45%
disagree11%
strongly disagree7%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree19%
agree43%
disagree21%
strongly disagree11%
don't know6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree13%
disagree10%
strongly disagree9%
don't know6%
not applicable52%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree18%
agree43%
disagree29%
strongly disagree7%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree29%
agree26%
disagree16%
strongly disagree9%
don't know2%
not applicable17%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes20%
no80%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree20%
agree40%
disagree23%
strongly disagree12%
dont know4%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree36%
agree43%
disagree12%
strongly disagree4%
don't know5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree44%
disagree13%
strongly disagree5%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree37%
agree49%
disagree10%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree51%
agree46%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree49%
agree46%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree30%
agree39%
disagree16%
strongly disagree8%
don't know7%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes77%
no23%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin85.8%
any other white background ethnic origin6.2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin87%
any other white background ethnic origin5.9%
white and asian ethnic origin1.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.6%

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