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Gillingham Primary School
School Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QR, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.5 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
234
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
56%
Summary
With 50% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school performs above the national average, ranking in the top 83% for expected outcomes. However, the Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates that there are areas needing attention, and the LocaleIQ score suggests limited overall performance compared to other schools. Parents should consider these factors alongside the school's strengths when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 31 October 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.6%
White Other8.1%
Black African2.1%
Asian Indian1.7%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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51.03826, -2.27315 · SP8 4QR
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN149413
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Gillingham Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Gillingham Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 October 2018.
Is Gillingham Primary School a good school?
Gillingham Primary School scores 2.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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