How many pupils does Gillingham School have?

Gillingham School has 1,670 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Gillingham School's Ofsted rating?

Gillingham School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023).

How does Gillingham School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Gillingham School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.8 in 2025/26.

Where is Gillingham School?

Gillingham School is located at Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QP.

Gillingham School

Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QP

Good

Inspected 10 May 2023

Good

Ofsted

46.8

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,670

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary controlled school

Type

About Gillingham School

Gillingham School is a voluntary controlled school in Gillingham, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,670 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.8 (2025/26). 18.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,670 / 1,850 (90%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 10 May 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

18.8%

Free school meals

EAL

4.3%

SEN support

6.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

46.8

Attainment 8

281 pupils

44.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

65.8%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

109 students

7.3%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

53%

To higher education

16%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

93%

Sustained destination

82%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.5%

Overall absence

26.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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.

96.51

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

18.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

22.82

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.6 vs 2023/24

£51,485

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 6% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,751 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

3% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 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.

£7,783

Spend per pupil

£7,716

Income per pupil

58%

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: Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QP
Phone: 01747822222
Headteacher: Paul Nicholson
Website: https://www.gillingham-dorset.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Gillingham School?: Gillingham School is a voluntary controlled school in Gillingham, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Gillingham School have?: Gillingham School has 1,670 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Gillingham School's Ofsted rating?: Gillingham School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023).
How does Gillingham School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Gillingham School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.8 in 2025/26.
Where is Gillingham School?: Gillingham School is located at Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QP.

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