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Gillingham School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth-form provision Good
Previous inspection grade Good
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Academic Progress: Curriculum is ambitious, well-planned and supports pupils to progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Mostly calm and purposeful, but some instances of inappropriate language.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use strong subject knowledge to support and challenge pupils.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers check key knowledge before advancing learning stages.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong curriculum knowledge; need to encourage reading for pleasure.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give opinions via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Communicates through Ofsted Parent View and performance information.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express their views in Ofsted Parent View survey.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take swift action against bullying; proactive in explaining bullying.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Well-designed curriculum, strong governance, and equality-focused culture.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Proactive steps to promote equality and respect; improvements ongoing.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Swift action against bullying, but some pupils reluctant to report it.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range including sports, music, Duke of Edinburgh, and snake club.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Supportive of SEND and disadvantaged pupils for extracurriculars.
Career Counselling Services: Well-planned careers program supporting next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form qualifications align with student interests and future plans.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Curriculum adapted effectively for SEND students, aiding their success.
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Gillingham School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.

It has 1706 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

At this school, 47% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

96.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-19 11-19
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 17.4 - 16.5
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 47% 34% 48%
Grade 5 or above A Level 2.90% - 13.20%
Day Fees - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.16 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 46.1 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 47% 18.54% 29.96%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 65% 30.06% 42.99%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 62% 15.23% 25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 16% 5.77% 10.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 29% 9.46% 15.47%
EBacc average points score 4.07 2.27 2.82

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 81.61% 90.52%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 273 146 144
Pupils staying in education 90% 75.26% 84.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 22% 33.35% 32.75%
School sixth forms 67% 31.57% 29.73%
Sixth form colleges SP 0.13% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 10.17% 11.48%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 3.35% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 3% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.14 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 52.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 50% 21.85% 32.78%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 76% 34.33% 45.26%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 59% 18.03% 24.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 24% 8.18% 12.99%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 33% 11.45% 17.14%
EBacc average points score 4.65 2.57 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 94.1% 90.39%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 265 157 140
Pupils staying in education 89% 88% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 26% 38.43% 34.03%
School sixth forms 61% 35.76% 30.75%
Sixth form colleges SP 0.14% 10.38%
Other education destinations 2% 13.86% 11.13%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 3.43% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.62% 2.15%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.19 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 45 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 42% 3 18.97% 29.24%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 64% 3 30.84% 43.34%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 66% 18.94% 25.76%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 22% 9 6.69% 11.44%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 38% 6 10.5% 16.45%
EBacc average points score 4.14 2.27 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 85.39% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 263 138 135
Pupils staying in education 92% 76.94% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 30% 26.5% 33.3%
School sixth forms 60% 38.5% 31.15%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.11% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 11.83% 11.19%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 5% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 3.39% 2.76%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.07 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 49.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 45% 1 23.38% 29.18%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 67% 4 37.28% 42.58%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 67% 20.14% 24.69%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 31% 2 8.93% 11.29%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 44% 6 13.17% 15.97%
EBacc average points score 4.62 2.61 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 78.06% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 271 152 140
Pupils staying in education 88% 61% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 27% 24% 28.32%
School sixth forms 59% 35.65% 31.51%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.24% 9.07%
Other education destinations 2% 8.47% 5.94%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 3.71% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2% 2.06%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.28 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 45 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 46% 23% 29.51%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 63% 37.29% 43.04%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 76% 23.07% 25.21%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 33% 10.39% 14.68%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 38% 12.11% 16.23%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 84.56% 85.23%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 261 163 144
Pupils staying in education 94% 63.88% 58.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 20% 23.25% 30.56%
School sixth forms 71% 41.56% 32.11%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0% 8.95%
Other education destinations 3% 8.56% 5.75%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 5.31% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.31% 2.46%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 30.45 31.35 29.99
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 29.93 30.77 29.55
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 2.90% 11.82% 13.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 174 154 201
Students staying in education 44% 45.92% 58.59%
Students entering apprenticeships 9% 6.69% 6.08%
Students entering employment 34% 32.38% 21.14%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 10% 9.38% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 33.87 37.79 33.4
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.41 37.55 32.48
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 17.3% 18.72% 17.69%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 185 176 248
Students staying in education 46% 48.69% 60.66%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 5.38% 5%
Students entering employment 36% 29.69% 17.72%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 12% 11.85% 10.7%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 31.58 1 28.56 29.38
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 31.09 28.14 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 11.4% 10.79% 13.04%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 187 187 231
Students staying in education 51% 45.92% 57.28%
Students entering apprenticeships 9% 8% 7.78%
Students entering employment 29% 32.42% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 10.17% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 32.19 3 27.97 29.02
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 31.44 1 27.64 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 14.2% 11.45% 13.34%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 4 5 3
Students staying in education 40 41.83% 31.48%
Students entering apprenticeships 8% 7.33% 5.54%
Students entering employment 24% 24.92% 15.8%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 10% 5.08% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 29.65 27.58 26.73
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.47 28.75 27.74
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 9.1% 12.01% 12.63%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 3 7 3
Students staying in education 65 44.33% 36.22%
Students entering apprenticeships 11% 7.67% 6.37%
Students entering employment 37% 28.25% 20.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 5.33% 4.23%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Terms Dates
Autumn Term 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Gillingham School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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