Gillingham School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Gillingham School
Address: Hardings Lane
Town/City: Gillingham
County: Dorset
Postcode: SP8 4QP
Country: 100041047865
Telephone Number: 01747 822222
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Patrick Andrews - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 May 2025.
  • Mr Nick Borrill - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 November 2026.
  • Mrs Paula Davidson - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 July 2023.
  • Mr Ian Day - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2026.
  • Mr Richard Harvey - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2026.
  • Mr Rita Hoddinott - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2026.
  • Mr Richard Hopton - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 November 2025.
  • Mr Andrew Jenkins - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 October 2025.
  • Mr Matthew Lake - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2024.
  • 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.
  • Mr Tim Sharp - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 April 2025.
  • Ms Simmone Shearn - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 November 2025.
  • Mr Stephen Uden - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2020 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 1 April 2024.
  • Emma Vallender - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 December 2026.