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Gillingham Primary School

School Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QR

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Pupils

234

Ages

4-11

FSM

24.8%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Oct 2018

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

66.0%

Writing

63.0%

Maths

53.0%

RWM Combined

50.0%

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About Gillingham Primary School

Gillingham Primary School is a primary school in Gillingham, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2018 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 50% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 234 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

May 2021 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas… (predecessor: Gillingham Primary School)
Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Gillingham Primary School)
Oct 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Gillingham Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Gillingham Primary School

What is Gillingham Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Gillingham Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.

What are Gillingham Primary School's latest exam results?

Gillingham Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 50% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Gillingham Primary School located?

Gillingham Primary School is a primary school in Gillingham, Dorset (SP8 4QR).

How many pupils attend Gillingham Primary School?

Gillingham Primary School has around 234 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Gillingham Primary School with other schools?

View Gillingham Primary 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.