SchoolScoresGillingham School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Hardings Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4QP
01747 822222 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
264 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 113882), before it changed to its current form.
42% — 2 points above the Dorset average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% | 41% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 42.7 | 43.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
279 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 113882), before it changed to its current form.
93% — about the same as the Dorset average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 93% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 51% | 43% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | Not published | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 29% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 4% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 93% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
142 A level students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 113882), before it changed to its current form.
| Measure | This school | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 15% | 19% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 41% | 45% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 31.5 | 32.2 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
28 subjects, 385 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 42 | 2% | 17% | 19% |
| History | 34 | 0% | 6% | 23% |
| Biology | 31 | 0% | 13% | 27% |
| Mathematics | 27 | 4% | 15% | 40% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 27 | 4% | 15% | 14% |
| Business Studies:Single | 26 | 4% | 15% | 16% |
| English Language | 21 | 0% | 5% | 13% |
| Law | 21 | 10% | 24% | 17% |
| English Literature | 20 | 0% | 25% | 23% |
| Geography | 17 | 6% | 24% | 23% |
| Economics | 16 | 0% | 19% | 26% |
| Government and Politics | 14 | 7% | 14% | 26% |
| Chemistry | 12 | 0% | 33% | 30% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 12 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 11 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 10 | 30% | 50% | 38% |
| Physics | 9 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 8 | 0% | 13% | 19% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 7 | 0% | 0% | 24% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 6 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Design and Technology (Textiles Technology), Mathematics (Further), Music Technology, Japanese, Music, Polish, Russian, Spanish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
171 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 113882), before it changed to its current form.
84% — 4 points above the Dorset average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 84% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 42% | 40% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 84% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
167 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 113882), before it changed to its current form.
53% — about the same as the Dorset average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 53% | 54% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 16% | 19% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 64% | 53% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Dorset. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 265 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 284 |
| Of those, offered a place | 261 (92%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 369 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Higher than 31% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.3% | 23.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Higher than 76% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 28th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2% | 15.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Higher than 20% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Lower than 31% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.5% | 9.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Lower than 37% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 26.1% | 24.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 14th lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Lower than 58% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.7 | 18.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Lower than 65% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.0% | 6.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.18% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Higher than 67% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.6 | 17.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Higher than 79% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.2 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 17th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Dorset. Higher than 32% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.6% | 13.8%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Port Regis Preparatory School 2.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Gillingham School's Ofsted rating?
Gillingham School hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Gillingham School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 42% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 3 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Gillingham School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 284 families put Gillingham School as their first choice for 265 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 261 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152446.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.