Gillingham Primary School Catchment Area
Gillingham Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Gillingham, Dorset , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 234 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4–11
Age range
234
Pupils
420
Capacity
56%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2018
Gillingham Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Gillingham Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Dorset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →Gillingham Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- School Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QR
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 24.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149413
Other Primary Schools in Gillingham
If Gillingham Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gillingham are the next closest alternatives.
Stower Provost Community School Catchment Area
Community school · SP8 5LX
Hempstead Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · ME7 3HJ
Hempstead Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · ME7 3QG
Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · ME7 3JY
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · ME8 9NP
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · ME7 1YH
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Frequently Asked Questions — Gillingham Primary School
Is Gillingham Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Gillingham Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 234 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.
What is the admissions policy for Gillingham Primary School? ▾
Admission to Gillingham Primary School is managed by Dorset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Gillingham Primary School cover? ▾
Gillingham Primary School is a primary school in Gillingham, Dorset, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Gillingham Primary School? ▾
Gillingham Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.