Gillingham School
School Name: Gillingham School Address: Hardings Lane Town/City: Gillingham County: Dorset Postcode: SP8 4QP Country: 100041047865 Telephone Number: 01747 822222 Website: https://www.gillingham-dorset.co.uk/
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18) Type: Voluntary controlled school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr Paul Nicholson
Capacity: 1850
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1760 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.6%
URN: 113882
DfE Number: 838/4503
UKPRN: 10002671
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: North Dorset (E14000839)
Electoral Ward: Gillingham (E05012702)
Easting & Northing: 381291E, 126572N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 2' 19.81" N 2° 16' 5.12" W
Plus Code: 9C3V2PQJ+GQ
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Guy Lowton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 October 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2025.
- Mrs Jane Rees - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 February 2025.
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