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Gillingham School
Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QP, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.9 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,670
Capacity
1,850
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 42.7, placing it in the top 67% of schools nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 62%, while 53% progress to university, including 16% to top-third institutions. However, the LocaleIQ score of 36.9 indicates room for improvement in overall school context compared to others in the area.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.7 | Bottom 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 62% | Bottom 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 42% | Bottom 46% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 64% | Top 44% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 25% | Top 44% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 53% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 167 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.2%
White Other6.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.03820, -2.26821 · SP8 4QP
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN113882
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.gillingham-dorset.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Gillingham School rated by Ofsted?
Gillingham School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2023.
Is Gillingham School a good school?
Gillingham School scores 36.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Gillingham School in GCSEs?
Gillingham School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.7. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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