FavSchools
Map

Gillingham Primary School

Gillingham Primary School, Gillingham
Primary
Gillingham Primary School logo

Gillingham Primary School

School Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QR

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Gillingham where 50% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy converter
Pupils
234
Ages
4-11
FSM
24.8%
Capacity
420
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Oct 2018

Most parents compare a few schools before deciding. Put this school side by side with nearby alternatives — Ofsted, results, intake and location in one view.

Open compare tool

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
66.0%
Writing
63.0%
Maths
53.0%
RWM Combined
50.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

What to look for in a primary schoolApplication timelines, KS2 SATs context, and what to ask on a school visit.

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Area

Explore the neighbourhood around the school

Data shown for guidance only · confirm details with the school before applying

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.

Explore on mapLeague tablesCompare schools

Location: School Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QR | More schools in Dorset

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Gillingham Primary School

Other open schools within about 5 km, with the same phase shown first where possible.

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.