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Gillingham School

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Gillingham School

Hardings Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4QP

Voluntary controlled school
Pupils
1,670
Ages
11-18
FSM
19.9%
Attainment 8
42.6
Ofsted
Good
May 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.0%
Basics 9-5
42.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
63.6%
EBacc APS
3.82
EBacc 9-5
13.3%
EBacc 9-4
25.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.53
A*-A Grades
15.3%
A*-B Grades
41.3%
AAB+ %
7.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 168 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Gillingham School

Gillingham School is a secondary school in Gillingham, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.6. The school has around 1,670 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hardings Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4QP | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Gillingham School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — Good
  2. Sept 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Gillingham School

What is Gillingham School's Ofsted rating?
Gillingham School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Gillingham School's latest exam results?
Gillingham School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Gillingham School located?
Gillingham School is a secondary school in Gillingham, Dorset (SP8 4QP).
How many pupils attend Gillingham School?
Gillingham School has around 1,670 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Gillingham School with other schools?
View Gillingham School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Dorset.