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Wyke Primary School

Deane Avenue, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4SH

Requires Improvement

Inspected 18 May 2022

Requires Improvement
Ofsted
71%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
171
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Wyke Primary School

Wyke Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Gillingham, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 171 pupils on roll. It is part of PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 May 2022) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Dorset →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
171 / 207 (83%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
18 May 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

18%
Free school meals
8.7%
EAL
2.9%
SEN support
10.5%
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)

71%
Expected standard (RWM)
6%
Higher standard (RWM)
104
Avg reading score
106
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.8%
Overall absence
13.5%
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.

7.4
Teachers (FTE)
23.1
Pupils per teacher
4.31
Teaching assistants (FTE)
£50,390
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 20% on leadership pay
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
2
Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 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.

£6,374
Spend per pupil
£6,135
Income per pupil
56%
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
Deane Avenue, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4SH
Phone
01747825665
Head Teacher
Ed Birkett

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wyke Primary School?
Wyke Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Gillingham, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Wyke Primary School have?
Wyke Primary School has 171 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Wyke Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wyke Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 May 2022).
How does Wyke Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
71% of pupils at Wyke Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Wyke Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Wyke Primary School is part of PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Wyke Primary School?
Wyke Primary School is located at Deane Avenue, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4SH.

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