How many pupils does Gillingham Primary School have?

Gillingham Primary School has 234 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Gillingham Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

50% of pupils at Gillingham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Gillingham Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Gillingham Primary School is part of PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Gillingham Primary School?

Gillingham Primary School is located at School Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QR.

Gillingham Primary School

School Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QR

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

50%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

234

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Gillingham Primary School

Gillingham Primary School is an academy converter in Gillingham, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 234 pupils on roll. It is part of PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 24.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 234 / 420 (56%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

24.9%

Free school meals

12.9%

EAL

10.7%

SEN support

17.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

50%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.4%

Overall absence

9.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

12.4

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

18.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

16.56

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

£47,957

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,153 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,470

Spend per pupil

£8,132

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: School Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QR
Phone: 01747823245
Headteacher: Susan Preston
Website: http://www.gillinghamprimary.dorset.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Gillingham Primary School?: Gillingham Primary School is an academy converter in Gillingham, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Gillingham Primary School have?: Gillingham Primary School has 234 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Gillingham Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 50% of pupils at Gillingham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Gillingham Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Gillingham Primary School is part of PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Gillingham Primary School?: Gillingham Primary School is located at School Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QR.

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