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St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School

St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School, Gillingham
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St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School

Pheasant Way, Gillingham, SP8 4GG

A Good-rated primary school in Gillingham where 59% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Church of England
Pupils
241
Ages
2-11
FSM
17.0%
Capacity
244
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
69.0%
Writing
69.0%
Maths
79.0%
RWM Combined
59.0%

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About St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School

St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Gillingham, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 59% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 241 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Pheasant Way, Gillingham, SP8 4GG | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2017 — Good (predecessor: St Mary the Virgin CofE VA Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School

What is St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 59% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School located?
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Gillingham, Dorset (SP8 4GG).
How many pupils attend St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School?
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School has around 241 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School with other schools?
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