Gillingham School, Gillingham
Secondary
Academy converter
Mixed
Ages 11–18
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASHead:Mr Paul Nicholson
LA:Dorset
Phone:01747822222
Website:gillingham-dorset.co.uk
Address:Hardings Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4QP
Area:Schools in SP8
Trust:UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2026
Ofsted Rating
No inspection data available
URN:152446
UKPRN:10100275
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:North Dorset
Urban/Rural:Urban: Further from a major town or city
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Getting There
Train Stations
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
556m · 9 min walkBus Stops
School and Leisure Centre (E-bound)
53m · 1 min walkGillingham School (W-bound)
190m · 3 min walkBarn Surgery (NW-bound)
270m · 4 min walkStation Road Top (SW-bound)
342m · 6 min walkGillingham High St (opp. School Road) (NE-bound)
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Gillingham
Low pressure
New homes approved:1,897
Projected new pupils:341
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Gillingham
Admissions Demand - Dorset
Low demand0.79x oversubscription
Places available
2,822
Applications
2,234
Got 1st preference
96.1%
Got preferred school
98.4%
Secondary admissions across Dorset (2025/26)
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